Tag: physics
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Superconductivity: Decoding the Transition
uperconductivity is more than just a macroscopic phenomenon—it’s rooted in the collective behavior of electrons. In this post, we explore the Ginzburg-Landau theory, which bridges the gap between the microscopic and macroscopic worlds, offering a deeper understanding of how superconductivity arises. From the role of the order parameter to the physics of phase transitions, we…
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Superconductivity: Origins
This is the first post in a series on superconductivity. In this post, we will explore the origins of this remarkable phenomenon, starting with its unexpected discovery by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. We will then move on to the new physics revealed by the Meissner effect and the initial attempts to describe superconductivity mathematically.
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Magnetic monopoles and life choices
I clearly remember the day I decided I wanted to specialise in condensed matter physics. It was during the last year of my bachelor studies. As we often did when we had questions on exotic (to us) physics concepts, me and my two study buddies went to ask Prof. Flavio Toigo for enlightenment. The main…
The Spin of Things 