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BCS Theory of Superconductivity

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What is the basic mechanism responsible for superconductivity according to the BCS theory?

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Exchange of phonons between electrons
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The BCS theory of superconductivity proposes that the attractive interaction between electrons, mediated by phonons, leads to the formation of Cooper pairs, which are responsible for the superconducting state.

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