New³SC-4

Fourth International Conference on New Theories, Discoveries and Applications of Superconductors and Related Materials

Jan 16-21, 2003
San Diego, California, USA

        After more than 15 years since the first oxide superconductor was discovered, no consensus has emerged concerning the physics of high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) although much hard work has gone into attempting to understand HTS based not only on the well-known BCS(Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer) theory, but also on many other new theories. Since New3SC-1 in 1998 , New3SC-2 in 1999 and New3SC-3 in 2001, there appears to have been no appreciable change in this situation. It is therefore extremely important and necessary to keep all the passages open in the research on superconductivity before a consensus is reached. Undoubtedly, a good understanding of the physics of HTS is essential for the development of applications. Also, it is important at this moment to encourage and foster friendly and peaceful debates in the community concerning whether or not a new physical picture is needed to fully understand both low- and high- temperature superconductivity. Therefore, benefiting from the wisdom and efforts of more co-chairs and advisors, we are calling for New3SC-4 in 2003.

        The conference will focus on new ideas, new concepts, and new models of the mechanism and origin of superconductivity, especially those new results that appear to exhibit a breakthrough either conceptually or in the applications they generate. It is highly desired to compare recent models and theories with reliable and reproducible experimental results obtained on high quality materials. Thus, we expect that there are more and more un-biased experimentalists and open-minded theoreticians who may join this effort. Liberal discussion time will be provided throughout the conference, so that experts in theory, experiment, and engineering of both superconductors and related magnetic, electronic, and ferroelectric materials can exchange thoughts and present their work to a diverse international community. Those who used to work on superconductors and are recently paying more attention to the so- called related materials - GMR/CMR/TMR, ferroelectric, even nanoscale materials are specifically welcomed to convey their new experience to those who still remain in superconductors. These exchanges may sparkle some revolutionary ideas and thoughts. As usual, conventional work is always welcome as a stimulus to synergistic exchange of ideas.

        The purpose of this conference is to attempt to foster friendly and peaceful discussions and debates, and to see if a radical change is needed in the fundamental approach to superconductivity, or if the conventional approaches are likely to bear fruit soon, as well as to highlight contributions from young scientists working in this odd field.
 
 

Last Updated September 13 2002
By Suma Rao