Superconductivity and its applications for society

High-energy physics has been a major driving force in the development of applied superconductivity, the two fields becoming an example of exceptional merging between fundamental physics research and technological development. The discovery of High Temperature Superconductivity has generated great enthusiasm in a new class of materials that could enlarge the variety of applications. These materials could offer solutions to fundamental challenges of the 21st century, in particular the storage of energy and distribution of electric power. The talk discusses superconductivity and its potential applications that could transform our economy and daily life