Properties of grain boundaries in high-Tc superconductors -- notes on a recent presentation --

TL;DR

This paper discusses key datasets on grain boundary properties in high-Tc superconductors, addresses recent criticisms, and provides counterexamples to disprove those criticisms.

Contribution

It clarifies and defends previous research on grain boundary properties against recent critiques, emphasizing the importance of accurate datasets.

Findings

Disproves recent criticism of prior datasets

Reaffirms the validity of existing data on grain boundaries

Highlights the significance of accurate property measurements

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss a view concerning key datasets of the properties of grain boundaries in high-Tc superconductors that was recently expressed in Ref. 1. The reference also criticizes our research. Using examples I disprove this criticism.