MPI Researchers Discover First-Order Phase Transition to Pairing State in NbSe2, Challenging Superconductivity Norms
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Researchers at the MPI for Solid State Research have observed a first-order phase transition into a pairing state in niobium diselenide (NbSe2), challenging the conventional understanding of superconductivity. While most similar materials undergo second-order transitions, this distinct behavior in NbSe2 suggests a potentially more robust or unusual mechanism. Takeshi Kondo of the University of Tokyo is also presenting related research on coherence and pairing enhancement in a trilayer system.
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This distinct behavior in NbSe2 suggests a potentially more robust or unusual mechanism
Takeshi Kondo of the University of Tokyo is presenting research titled 'Coherence and pairing enhancement in a trilayer'
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