A Journey to Room-Temperature Superconductors: Past, Present, and Future

Monday - January 22 2024, 09:35 UTC - 10 months ago

Yonsei University and Director Lee Hak-bae of QILI announce their participation in the development of a room-temperature and pressure superconductor, a dream first conceptualized by Kamerling Onnes in 1911. Despite ongoing revisions to the scientific paper, the team has made significant progress and is gaining global attention. The legacy of Professor Choi Dong-sik, a pioneer in fluid theory, lives on in the team's revolutionary understanding and control of viscosity.

Today marks a significant milestone in the realm of superconductors as Yonsei University and Director Lee Hak-bae of QILI (Quantum Industry Convergence Leading Institute) announce their participation in the development of a room-temperature and pressure superconductor. Professor Hakbae Lee of Yonsei University explains the progress and reasoning behind the university's involvement. Despite some limitations due to ongoing revisions of the scientific paper, Professor Hakbae Lee provides an overview of the team's achievements thus far.

This ambitious goal of creating a room-temperature superconductor had been Kamerling Onnes' dream since he first discovered superconductivity in 1911. Over a century later, Yonsei University and QILI's team have taken up this challenge and made significant progress. Professor Hakbae Lee discusses three main points, including the most burning question: where did this sudden advancement come from? What are the roots? He delves into the development process and current controversies, shedding light on doubts and historical data. As the paper gained attention from countries such as China, the United States, and India, Professor Hakbae Lee also examines the global perspectives of this groundbreaking discovery.

One important figure in the team, Professor Choi Dong-sik, passed away in 2017 but his legacy lives on. A scholar in fluid theory, physics, and theoretical physics chemistry, Professor Choi developed a new equation that revolutionized the understanding and control of viscosity. Professor Hakbae Lee presents how this research has contributed to the development of the room-temperature superconductor and its potential for real-world applications.