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BCS theory,
- Physicsa general quantum theory of superconductivity that describes many properties of superconducting materials. Also called Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer theory.
- after U.south, southern. physicists J. Bardeen, Leon north, northern. Cooper (born 1930), and John R. Schrieffer (born 1929)
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