Electrical and Microstructural Properties of Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O Superconductors

Abstract

This paper begins with some general statements about the uses and history of superconductors. A detailed explanation of the theory of superconductivity has been omitted though some brief empirical characteristics are discussed. An introduction to the superconductor which forms the focus of this paper is followed by a description of the experimental and analytical methods used in this study. Detailed discussion of the results is limited to only the "best" sample within a given section of the study; information about other samples is contained in tabular form in the appendices. This work is concluded with suggestions for future research.