Why Scientists Are Obsessed With Finding a Room-Temperature Superconductor : science@mander.xyz

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[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 19 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Because it will speed up computers a ton without requiring an obnoxious amount of cooling.

There. You see how easy that was? This doesn't need to be an article.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 1 year ago

I mean, if you already know what a superconductor is and commonly used for, the answer should be obvious. I suspect most people don't know what a superconductor even is, though.

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[–] Legianus@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago

I guess that is one of many applications. Also strong magnets, levitation (that is more funny or futuristic depending on application)

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[–] ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

Lossless electrical transmission, tho deployment depends of financial viability of course, so the material would need to be relatively cheap

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