The Lorentz force and superconductivity
Superconductivity
2009-11-10 v2 Strongly Correlated Electrons
Abstract
To change the velocity of an electron requires that a Lorentz force acts on it, through an electric or a magnetic field. We point out that within the conventional understanding of superconductivity electrons appear to change their velocity in the absence of Lorentz forces. This indicates a fundamental problem with the conventional theory of superconductivity. A hypothesis is proposed to resolve this difficulty. This hypothesis is consistent with the theory of hole superconductivity.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0305542,
title = {The Lorentz force and superconductivity},
author = {J. E. Hirsch},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0305542},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
Spelling corrected: Lorenz --> Lorentz