Superconductivity Devices and Circuits

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A course designed for students with interest in super-conductivity. Strong background in calculus, electromagnetics and solid-state devices is necessary. Topics to be discussed: perfect conductivity, the classical model of superconductivity, and direct applications; the quantum model of super-conductivity, Josephson junctions and super-conducting devices (SQUIDs). Group projects (literature search and brief presentations at the end of the term) are assigned.