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Cooper Pairs and Phonons
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What is the name of the mechanism that explains the formation of Cooper pairs in superconductors?
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Electron-phonon interaction
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The electron-phonon interaction is the mechanism that explains the formation of Cooper pairs in superconductors. This interaction occurs when electrons exchange energy with phonons, which are quantized lattice vibrations.