Mesoscopics and the High $T_c$ Problem

TL;DR

This paper explores how mesoscopic physics can shed light on high-temperature superconductivity by examining systems intermediate between atoms and bulk materials, providing new insights into the phenomenon.

Contribution

It presents three examples demonstrating how mesoscopic systems can offer valuable insights into the physics of high $T_c$ superconductors.

Findings

Mesoscopic systems reveal unique properties relevant to high $T_c$ superconductivity.

Insights from mesoscopic physics can inform understanding of bulk high-temperature superconductors.

The paper discusses three specific examples illustrating this connection.

Abstract

Mesoscopic physics concerns itself with systems which are intermediate between a single atom and a bulk solid. Besides the many intrinsically interesting properties of mesoscopic systems, they can also provide physical insight into the physics of bulk systems. Here we discuss three examples of this from the field of high temperature superconductivity.