Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics

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Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics. / Joas, Christian; Waysand, Georges.

Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Springer, 2014. p. 83-92 (Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, Vol. 299).

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Joas, C & Waysand, G 2014, Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics. in Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Springer, Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, vol. 299, pp. 83-92. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7199-4_5

APA

Joas, C., & Waysand, G. (2014). Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics. In Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science (pp. 83-92). Springer. Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science Vol. 299 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7199-4_5

Vancouver

Joas C, Waysand G. Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics. In Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Springer. 2014. p. 83-92. (Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, Vol. 299). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7199-4_5

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Joas, Christian ; Waysand, Georges. / Superconductivity—A Challenge to Modern Physics. Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Springer, 2014. pp. 83-92 (Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, Vol. 299).

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