Note on a Theorem of Bloch Concerning Possible Causes of Superconductivity

1949/02/01 by D. Bohm, David Böhm · 7 citations
Physics and Astronomy · Chemistry · #Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics #Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions #Statistical Mechanics and Entropy

paper · doi:10.1103/physrev.75.502

Abstract

Attention is called to a theorem of Bloch, from which it is shown that even when interelectronic interactions are taken into account, the state of lowest electronic free energy corresponds to a zero net current. This result contradicts the hypothesis that superconductivity is caused by spontaneous currents.

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