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• Preface(p. xiii)
• Suggestions for Using This Book(p. xvii)
• Preface to the First Edition(p. xix)
• 1 Historical Overview(p. 1)
• 1.1 The Basic Phenomena(p. 2)
• 1.2 The London Equations(p. 4)
• 1.3 The Pippard Nonlocal Electrodynamics(p. 6)
• 1.4 The Energy Gap and the BCS Theory(p. 8)
• 1.5 The Ginzburg-Landau Theory(p. 9)
• 1.6 Type II Superconductors(p. 11)
• 1.7 Phase, Josephson Tunneling, and Fluxoid Quantization(p. 13)
• 1.8 Fluctuations and Nonequilibrium Effects(p. 15)
• 1.9 High-Temperature Superconductivity(p. 16)
• 2 Introduction to Electrodynamics of Superconductors(p. 17)
• 2.1 The London Equations(p. 18)
• 2.2 Screening of a Static Magnetic Field(p. 19)
• 2.2.1 Flat Slab in Parallel Magnetic Field(p. 20)
• 2.2.2 Critical Current of Wire(p. 21)
• 2.3 Type I Superconductors in Strong Magnetic Fields: The Intermediate State(p. 22)
• 2.3.1 Nonzero Demagnetizing Factor(p. 24)
• 2.3.2 Intermediate State in a Flat Slab(p. 25)
• 2.3.3 Intermediate State of a Sphere(p. 31)
• 2.4 Intermediate State above Critical Current of a Superconducting Wire(p. 32)
• 2.5 High-Frequency Electrodynamics(p. 37)
• 2.5.1 Complex Conductivity in Two-Fluid Approximation(p. 37)
• 2.5.2 High-Frequency Dissipation in Superconductors(p. 39)
• 3 The BCS Theory(p. 43)
• 3.1 Cooper Pairs(p. 44)
• 3.2 Origin of the Attractive Interaction(p. 46)
• 3.3 The BCS Ground State(p. 48)
• 3.4 Variational Method(p. 53)
• 3.4.1 Determination of the Coefficients(p. 53)
• 3.4.2 Evaluation of Ground-State Energy(p. 57)
• 3.4.3 Isotope Effect(p. 58)
• 3.5 Solution by Canonical Transformation(p. 59)
• 3.5.1 Excitation Energies and the Energy Gap(p. 61)
• 3.6 Finite Temperatures(p. 62)
• 3.6.1 Determination of T[subscript c](p. 62)
• 3.6.2 Temperature Dependence of the Gap(p. 63)
• 3.6.3 Thermodynamic Quantities(p. 64)
• 3.7 State Functions and the Density of States(p. 67)
• 3.7.1 Density of States(p. 70)
• 3.8 Electron Tunneling(p. 71)
• 3.8.1 The Semiconductor Model(p. 73)
• 3.8.2 Normal-Normal Tunneling(p. 75)
• 3.8.3 Normal-Superconductor Tunneling(p. 75)
• 3.8.4 Superconductor-Superconductor Tunneling(p. 77)
• 3.8.5 Phonon Structure(p. 78)
• 3.9 Transition Probabilities and Coherence Effects(p. 79)
• 3.9.1 Ultrasonic Attenuation(p. 82)
• 3.9.2 Nuclear Relaxation(p. 84)
• 3.9.3 Electromagnetic Absorption(p. 86)
• 3.10 Electrodynamics(p. 89)
• 3.10.1 Calculation of K(0, T) or [lambda subscript L](T)(p. 91)
• 3.10.2 Calculation of K(q, 0)(p. 93)
• 3.10.3 Nonlocal Electrodynamics in Coordinate Space(p. 94)
• 3.10.4 Effect of Impurities(p. 96)
• 3.10.5 Complex Conductivity(p. 97)
• 3.11 The Penetration Depth(p. 100)
• 3.11.1 Preliminary Estimate of [lambda] for Nonlocal Case(p. 100)
• 3.11.2 Solution by Fourier Analysis(p. 101)
• 3.11.3 Temperature Dependence of [lambda](p. 103)
• 3.11.4 Penetration Depth in Thin Films: [lambda subscript eff] and [lambda subscript perpendicular, bottom](p. 104)
• 3.11.5 Measurement of [lambda](p. 106)
• 3.12 Concluding Summary(p. 108)
• 4 Ginzburg-Landau Theory(p. 110)
• 4.1 The Ginzburg-Landau Free Energy(p. 111)
• 4.2 The Ginzburg-Landau Differential Equations(p. 117)
• 4.2.1 The Ginzburg-Landau Coherence Length(p. 118)
• 4.3 Calculations of the Domain-Wall Energy Parameter(p. 120)
• 4.4 Critical Current of a Thin Wire or Film(p. 123)
• 4.5 Fluxoid Quantization and the Little-Parks Experiment(p. 127)
• 4.5.1 The Fluxoid(p. 127)
• 4.5.2 The Little-Parks Experiment(p. 128)
• 4.6 Parallel Critical Field of Thin Flims(p. 130)
• 4.6.1 Thicker Films(p. 131)
• 4.7 The Linearized GL Equation(p. 132)
• 4.8 Nucleation in Bulk Samples: H[subscript c2](p. 134)
• 4.9 Nucleation at Surfaces: H[subscript c3](p. 135)
• 4.10 Nucleation in Films and Foils(p. 139)
• 4.10.1 Angular Dependence of the Critical Field of Thin Films(p. 139)
• 4.10.2 Nucleation in Films of Intermediate Thickness(p. 141)
• 4.11 The Abrikosov Vortex State at H[subscript c2](p. 143)
• 5 Magnetic Properties of Classic Type II Superconductors(p. 148)
• 5.1 Behavior Near H[subscript c1]: The Structure of an Isolated Vortex(p. 149)
• 5.1.1 The High-[kappa] Approximation(p. 151)
• 5.1.2 Vortex-Line Energy(p. 153)
• 5.2 Interaction between Vortex Lines(p. 154)
• 5.3 Magnetization Curves(p. 155)
• 5.3.1 Low Flux Density(p. 156)
• 5.3.2 Intermediate Flux Densities(p. 157)
• 5.3.3 Regime Near H[subscript c2](p. 160)
• 5.4 Flux Pinning, Creep, and Flow(p. 162)
• 5.5 Flux Flow(p. 166)
• 5.5.1 The Bardeen-Stephen Model(p. 167)
• 5.5.2 Onset of Resistance in a Wire(p. 171)
• 5.5.3 Experimental Verification of Flux Flow(p. 173)
• 5.5.4 Concluding Remarks on Flux Flow(p. 175)
• 5.6 The Critical-State Model(p. 176)
• 5.7 Thermally Activated Flux Creep(p. 179)
• 5.7.1 Anderson-Kim Flux-Creep Theory(p. 180)
• 5.7.2 Thermal Instability(p. 186)
• 5.8 Superconducting Magnets for Time-Varying Fields(p. 187)
• 5.8.1 Flux Jumps(p. 188)
• 5.8.2 Twisted Composite Conductors(p. 190)
• 6 Josephson Effect I: Basic Phenomena and Applications(p. 196)
• 6.1 Introduction(p. 196)
• 6.2 The Josephson Critical Current(p. 198)
• 6.2.1 Short One-Dimensional Metallic Weak Links(p. 198)
• 6.2.2 Other Weak Links(p. 200)
• 6.2.3 Gauge-Invariant Phase(p. 202)
• 6.3 The RCSJ Model(p. 202)
• 6.3.1 Definition of the Model(p. 202)
• 6.3.2 I-V Characteristics at T=0(p. 205)
• 6.3.3 Effects of Thermal Fluctuations(p. 207)
• 6.3.4 rf-Driven Junctions(p. 211)
• 6.4 Josephson Effect in Presence of Magnetic Flux(p. 213)
• 6.4.1 The Basic Principle of Quantum Interference(p. 213)
• 6.4.2 Extended Junctions(p. 215)
• 6.4.3 Time-Dependent Solutions(p. 221)
• 6.5 SQUID Devices(p. 224)
• 6.5.1 The dc SQUID(p. 225)
• 6.5.2 The rf SQUID(p. 229)
• 6.5.3 SQUID Applications(p. 232)
• 6.6 Arrays of Josephson Junctions(p. 234)
• 6.6.1 Arrays in Zero Magnetic Field(p. 236)
• 6.6.2 Arrays in Uniform Magnetic Field(p. 239)
• 6.6.3 Arrays in rf Fields: Giant Shapiro Steps(p. 242)
• 6.7 S-I-S Detectors and Mixers(p. 243)
• 6.7.1 S-I-S Detectors(p. 244)
• 6.7.2 S-I-S Mixers(p. 246)
• 7 Josephson Effect II: Phenomena Unique to Small Junctions(p. 248)
• 7.1 Introduction(p. 248)
• 7.2 Damping Effect of Lead Impedance(p. 249)
• 7.2.1 Effect on Retrapping Current(p. 250)
• 7.2.2 The Phase Diffusion Branch(p. 252)
• 7.3 Quantum Consequences of Small Capacitance(p. 256)
• 7.3.1 Particle Number Eigenstates(p. 258)
• 7.3.2 Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling(p. 259)
• 7.4 Introduction to Single Electron Tunneling: The Coulomb Blockade and Staircase(p. 264)
• 7.5 Energy and Charging Relations in Quasi-Equilibrium(p. 266)
• 7.5.1 Zero Bias Circuit with Normal Island(p. 267)
• 7.5.2 Even-Odd Number Parity Effect with Superconducting Island(p. 269)
• 7.5.3 Zero Bias Supercurrents with Superconducting Island and Leads(p. 274)
• 7.6 Double-Junction Circuit with Finite Bias Voltage(p. 278)
• 7.6.1 Orthodox Theory and Determination of the I-V Curve(p. 280)
• 7.6.2 The Special Case R[subscript 2] [double greater-than sign] R[subscript 1](p. 281)
• 7.6.3 Cotunneling or Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling of Charge(p. 284)
• 7.6.4 Superconducting Island with Finite Bias Voltage(p. 284)
• 8 Fluctuation Effects in Classic Superconductors(p. 287)
• 8.1 Appearance of Resistance in a Thin Superconducting Wire(p. 288)
• 8.2 Appearance of Resistance in a Thin Superconducting Film: The Kosterlitz-Thouless Transition(p. 294)
• 8.3 Superconductivity above T[subscript c] in Zero-Dimensional Systems(p. 296)
• 8.4 Spatial Variation of Fluctuations(p. 298)
• 8.5 Fluctuation Diamagnetism above T[subscript c](p. 302)
• 8.5.1 Diamagnetism in Two-Dimensional Systems(p. 307)
• 8.6 Time Dependence of Fluctuations(p. 308)
• 8.7 Fluctuation-Enhanced Conductivity above T[subscript c](p. 309)
• 8.7.1 Three Dimensions(p. 311)
• 8.7.2 Two Dimensions(p. 311)
• 8.7.3 One Dimension(p. 312)
• 8.7.4 Anomalous Contributions to Fluctuation Conductivity(p. 313)
• 8.7.5 High-Frequency Conductivity(p. 314)
• 9 The High-Temperature Superconductors(p. 316)
• 9.1 Introduction(p. 316)
• 9.2 The Lawrence-Doniach Model(p. 318)
• 9.2.1 The Anisotropic Ginzburg-Landau Limit(p. 319)
• 9.2.2 Crossover to Two-Dimensional Behavior(p. 322)
• 9.2.3 Discussion(p. 323)
• 9.3 Magnetization of Layered Superconductors(p. 326)
• 9.3.1 The Anisotropic Ginzburg-Landau Regime(p. 326)
• 9.3.2 The Lock-In Transition(p. 330)
• 9.4 Flux Motion and the Resistive Transition: An Initial Overview(p. 331)
• 9.5 The Melting Transition(p. 334)
• 9.5.1 A Simple Model Calculation(p. 335)
• 9.5.2 Experimental Evidence(p. 338)
• 9.5.3 Two-Dimensional vs. Three-Dimensional Melting(p. 342)
• 9.6 The Effect of Pinning(p. 345)
• 9.6.1 Pinning Mechanisms in HTSC(p. 345)
• 9.6.2 Larkin-Ovchinnikov Theory of Collective Pinning(p. 348)
• 9.6.3 Giant Flux Creep in the Collective Pinning Model(p. 353)
• 9.6.4 The Vortex-Glass Model(p. 356)
• 9.6.5 Correlated Disorder and the Boson Glass Model(p. 361)
• 9.7 Granular High-Temperature Superconductors(p. 363)
• 9.7.1 Effective Medium Parameters(p. 364)
• 9.7.2 Relationship between Granular and Continuum Models(p. 368)
• 9.7.3 The "Brick-Wall" Model(p. 369)
• 9.8 Fluxons and High-Frequency Losses(p. 370)
• 9.9 Anomalous Properties of High-Temperature and Exotic Superconductors(p. 373)
• 9.9.1 Unconventional Pairing(p. 375)
• 9.9.2 Pairing Symmetry and Flux Quantization(p. 376)
• 9.9.3 The Energy Gap(p. 378)
• 9.9.4 Heavy Fermion Superconductors(p. 382)
• 10 Special Topics(p. 384)
• 10.1 The Bogoliubov Method: Generalized Self-Consistent Field(p. 384)
• 10.1.1 Dirty Superconductors(p. 386)
• 10.1.2 Uniform Current in Pure Superconductors(p. 387)
• 10.1.3 Excitations in Vortex(p. 388)
• 10.2 Magnetic Perturbations and Gapless Superconductivity(p. 390)
• 10.2.1 Depression of T[subscript c] by Magnetic Perturbations(p. 391)
• 10.2.2 Density of States(p. 394)
• 10.3 Time-Dependent Ginzburg-Landau Theory(p. 399)
• 10.3.1 Electron-Phonon Relaxation(p. 401)
• 11 Nonequilibrium Superconductivity(p. 403)
• 11.1 Introduction(p. 403)
• 11.2 Quasi-Particle Disequilibrium(p. 404)
• 11.2.1 Energy-Mode vs. Charge-Mode Disequilibrium(p. 405)
• 11.2.2 Relaxation Times(p. 407)
• 11.3 Energy-Mode Disequilibrium: Steady-State Enhancement of Superconductivity(p. 408)
• 11.3.1 Enhancement by Microwaves(p. 409)
• 11.3.2 Enhancement by Extraction of Quasi-Particles(p. 410)
• 11.4 Energy-Mode Disequilibrium: Dynamic Nonequilibrium Effects(p. 412)
• 11.4.1 GL Equation for Time-Dependent Gap(p. 412)
• 11.4.2 Transient Superconductivity above I[subscript c](p. 414)
• 11.4.3 Dynamic Enhancement in Metallic Weak Links(p. 417)
• 11.5 Charge-Mode Disequilibrium: Steady-State Regimes(p. 421)
• 11.5.1 Andreev Reflection(p. 423)
• 11.5.2 Subharmonic Energy Gap Structure(p. 425)
• 11.6 Time-Dependent Charge-Mode Disequilibrium: Phase-Slip Centers(p. 427)
• Appendix 1 Units(p. 433)
• Appendix 2 Notation and Conventions(p. 435)
• Appendix 3 Exact Solution for Penetration Depth by Fourier Analysis(p. 437)
• Bibliography(p. 442)
• Index(p. 445)