1 October 2023
By Seungwoo Song
Today, LK-99 is attracting attention by showing that, unlike other superconductors that require ultra-low temperature or ultra-high pressure, it can have ideal properties at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The representative effect of a superconductor called the “Meissner effect” is an ideal characteristic of a superconductor, and when cooled below the critical temperature, a magnetic field is released from the superconductor during the transition to the superconductor state, which can be applied in a variety of ways by defeating nearby magnets.
For example, we can make lots of high-quality batteries or electronic devices. Many scientists say that when we can make a battery with a superconductor, we can make a usable battery with just one charge a year. Also, we can make quantum computers by using superconductors that do not cause unnecessary energy consumption. In addition, in transportation, it is possible to make a magnetic levitation train (magnetic levitation train) by removing friction from railways.
In conclusion, the superconductor LK-99 developed by Korea's Quantum Lab is attracting wide interest due to its unique ability to show superconductive properties at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. This breakthrough opens up innovative possibilities across different areas. From innovative energy storage to enabling high-efficiency quantum computers with batteries that require charging once a year, the LK-99 has the potential to reconstruct our technological landscape. But to make the most of its breakthrough potential, it is essential to resolve ongoing debates and meetings in the scientific community to ensure rigorous testing and verification of the LK-99's superconducting claims.