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Cuprate superconductors are characterized by their layered structure, consisting of copper-oxide (CuO2) planes separated by layers of other elements. The general formula for these compounds is RBa2Cu3O7−δ, where R is a rare earth element such as yttrium or one of the lanthanides. The copper-oxide planes are crucial for superconductivity, as they are the primary sites for electron pairing. | Cuprate superconductors are characterized by their layered structure, consisting of copper-oxide (CuO2) planes separated by layers of other elements. The general formula for these compounds is RBa2Cu3O7−δ, where R is a rare earth element such as yttrium or one of the lanthanides. The copper-oxide planes are crucial for superconductivity, as they are the primary sites for electron pairing. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79809.jpg|thumb|center|Atomic structure of a cuprate superconductor, showing copper-oxide planes and interlayer spacing.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-79810.jpg|thumb|center|Atomic structure of a cuprate superconductor, showing copper-oxide planes and interlayer spacing.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Mechanism of Superconductivity == | == Mechanism of Superconductivity == | ||