Possibility of Synthesizing an Organic Superconductor
- 15 June 1964
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review B
- Vol. 134 (6A), A1416-A1424
- https://doi.org/10.1103/physrev.134.a1416
Abstract
London's idea that superconductivity might occur in organic macromolecules is examined in the light of the BCS theory of superconductivity. It is shown that the criterion for the occurrance of such a state can be met in certain organic polymers. A particular example is considered in detail. From a realistic estimation of the matrix elements and density of states in this polymer it is concluded that superconductivity should occur even at temperatures well above room temperature. The physical reason for this remarkable high transition temperature is discussed. It is shown further that the superconducting state of these polymers should be distinguished by certain unique chemical properties which could have considerable biological significance.This publication has 6 references indexed in Scilit:
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