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BCS Theory

/ˌbiː.siː.ˈɛs ˈθiːəri/noun
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BCS Theory is a cornerstone model in physics that explains superconductivity in certain materials by describing how electrons pair up and move without resistance at extremely low temperatures. This quantum mechanical framework, developed in the mid-20th century, not only clarified the mysterious loss of electrical resistance in superconductors but also influenced modern technologies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and particle accelerators.

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