In 1911, a physicist cooled mercury and found something about electricity that changed modern physics
Published on: May 18, 2026, 3:25 p.m. | Source: Times of India
US News: In 1911, Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovered superconductivity by cooling mercury to extreme cold, leading to the complete loss of electrical resistance. This groundbreaking phenomenon has influenced modern physics and technology, paving the way for advancements in MRI devices and particle accelerators. Discover the significance of this accidental discovery and its lasting impact.
