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01: The Pilot

Mostly Technical

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The Excitement and Skepticism of LK99

This chapter explores the initial excitement and optimism surrounding the discovery of LK99, a room temperature ambient pressure superconductor. It delves into the internal drama and competition among different research teams, as well as the skepticism and doubt that emerged over time. Despite this, there is still hope for further advancements in superconducting technology.

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