Transparent ITO Films Achieve Superconductivity Through Controlled Disorder, Study Reveals
Scientists have achieved superconductivity in transparent amorphous indium tin oxide films through precise control of deposition parameters. The breakthrough reveals how specific structural characteristics enable zero-resistance electrical conduction while maintaining optical transparency, potentially revolutionizing quantum technology applications.
Breakthrough in Transparent Superconducting Materials
Researchers have successfully induced superconductivity in transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films through reactive RF magnetron sputtering, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. The findings demonstrate that carefully controlled deposition conditions can create amorphous structures capable of maintaining both superconductivity and high optical transparency – a combination that sources indicate could transform quantum computing and telecommunications technologies.