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Non-equilibrium superconductivity

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Festkörperprobleme 19

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The non-equilibrium part of the quasiparticle distribution function in a superconductor can be decomposed into two orthogonal modes; one involving net quasiparticle charge and one involving only quasiparticle energy. The first gives rise to measurable potential differences between pairs and quasiparticles where there is conversion of supercurrent to normal current as in SN interfaces and in phase-slip centers in superconducting filaments. The second can either involve a “heating” effect which can limit superconducting applications, or it can involve a “cooling” effect giving rise to enhanced or stimulated superconductivity.

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  1. Institut für Theorie der Kondensierten Materie, Universität Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Michael Tinkham

  2. Physics Department, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass, USA

    Michael Tinkham

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Tinkham, M. (1979). Non-equilibrium superconductivity. In: Treusch, J. (eds) Festkörperprobleme 19. Advances in Solid State Physics, vol 19. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0108336

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