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A new theory of electric conductivity.

Authors :
Bentley, JAMES
Source :
Speculations in Science & Technology; Dec1997, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p269-283, 15p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

This theory proposes that electric conductivity, metallic or otherwise, ohmic or superconducting, is simply the result of electron density moving through atomic and molecular orbital overlaps in material bodies. The theory argues that electron density moves without resistance (is superconducting) while it is contained within extended quantum mechanical (QM) states which are constructed so that the electron wave function does not experience reflections at any interface. The theory states that ohmic conduction results when the electron wave function does experience reflections at QM interfaces, and requires the continuous external application of electromotive force (EMF) to overcome those reflections and maintain an electric current. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01557785
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Speculations in Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
49537014
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026485224701