Superconductivity Schematic (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Superconductivity Schematic

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This view from the side makes an important point: Putting iron selenide on top of STO enhances its superconductivity only if it's applied in a single layer (left). When more than one layer is applied, the natural vibrations coming up from the STO layer don't give electrons the boost of energy they need to pair up and superconduct (right).

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