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Superconducting in 3-D

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Newly discovered superconductor family begins to reveal its charms.

About a year ago, Japanese researchers discovered a new family of 'high-temperature' superconductors1 — the first in more than 20 years — and excitement quickly led to hope: could the iron arsenide compounds, known as pnictides, be the breakthrough that had eluded the superconducting community? Theoretical explanations for high-temperature superconductivity have been complicated by recent discoveries2. But in practical terms, the pnictides are looking better by the day.

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