Metallic Hydrogen: A High-Temperature Superconductor?

N. W. Ashcroft
Phys. Rev. Lett. 21, 1748 – Published 23 December 1968
PDFExport Citation

Abstract

Application of the BCS theory to the proposed metallic modification of hydrogen suggests that it will be a high-temperature superconductor. This prediction has interesting astrophysical consequences, as well as implications for the possible development of a superconductor for use at elevated temperatures.

  • Received 3 May 1968

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.21.1748

©1968 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

N. W. Ashcroft

  • Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14850

References (Subscription Required)

Click to Expand
Issue

Vol. 21, Iss. 26 — 23 December 1968

Reuse & Permissions
Access Options
Author publication services for translation and copyediting assistance advertisement

Authorization Required


×
×

Images

×

Sign up to receive regular email alerts from Physical Review Letters

Log In

Cancel
×

Search


Article Lookup

Paste a citation or DOI

Enter a citation
×