UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISMS OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY: A THEORETICAL EXPLORATION

Abstract

This article builds upon the conductivity equation derived from Eyring's rate process theory and the free volume concept to examine high temperature superconductivity. The research reveals that high temperature superconductivity occurs when electrons possess a fractional coordination number, as opposed to low temperature superconductivity where electron pairing structures are typically observed. As the fractional coordination numbers of electrons decrease, the transition temperatures for superconductivity shift towards higher temperature ranges. For achieving room temperature superconductivity, electrons must have an extremely low fractional coordination number, such as 1/64, aligning with the theory of highly localized vortex core bound state. It is noteworthy that all materials have the potential to become superconductors at sufficiently low temperatures, regardless of whether their conductivity initially increases or decreases with decreasing temperature. These findings contribute to our understanding of high temperature superconductivity mechanisms and offer insights for the design of materials with enhanced superconducting properties.