European Journal of Physics 34 (2):371-382 (2013)
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The history and use of the acronym ‘BCS’ (named after Bardeen, Cooper and
Schrieffer) in the science of superconductivity is traced and analysed. It is shown that a number of different theories are labelled ‘BCS’. The confusion in the application of the term ‘BCS’ is shown to be common because the term ‘theory’ itself is not precisely defined in physics. Recommendations are given to physics readers and students on how to distinguish between various theories
referred to as ‘BCS’. Contributions from scientists in different laboratories to
the creation and formation of the superconductivity theory are indicated.
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| Keywords | 'BCS' term superconductivity physical theory philosophy of current physics |
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