Superconductors and Valets

Superconductors and Valets
Andre Willers
15 Feb 2011

"No man is a hero to his valet."
Anne-Marie de Bigot Cornuel . (Aptly named)

Synopsis :
Superconductors require a host of ancillary , supportive valet molecules .
Many have evolved in the biological field , since it is easier in a watery matrix .
Also known as chaperones .

Discussion
Algorithm :
1. First , find the strongest physical structure under compression . This means there is the least lateral movement of constituent elements .

Think electrons knocking each other along with least resistance .

Elliptic Umbilic shape
We have many candidates , but the best is an Elliptic Umbilic (bifurcation set only , three control dimensions and two controlled dimensions .) . From Catastrophe Theory

See http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "Why is the Parthenon not round" Jul 2009
See http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "Acropolis and Catastrophe Theory" Aug 2009

See "Catastrophe Theory" by D. Postle p25
See Catastrophe Theory by Rene Thom .

Why this shape ?
Stability .
The structure is two sets of 3 points , each one connected to any other by a portion of an ellipse . Each subset of 3 is connected by a narrow point in the connecting ellipses , the umbilicus .
The material structures (ie control dimensions) would be extremely stable . They are in stable attractor zones .Hence the use as chair legs . Very strong .

Catastrophe Theory enables us to ascribe attractor-basin dimensions . Within the attractor basin , any linear disturbance (ie stress) strengthens the structure . Torque at the umbilicus is a weak point , but is compensated for by bundling the structures .

Note that the structure is closed . Hence crystalloid formations of this configuration are possible . These will also be very stable .

Some Applications:
The above structure describes PNA , but this is too stable for life-forms in competition . Hence the less-stable RNA , DNA . All give rise to the familiar helix .

Superconductivity :
The stability means that a surplus electron in one set of 3 will pop through the umbilicus to the other set of 3 (where there is a created deficit of one electron) with no measurable resistance (with a little help from the valet .)

2. Next , find Valets (chaperones).
Biological systems have evolved many .
Biological systems are essentially electron transport systems . And they do it on a massive scale . A normal human body of about 80 kg creates and destroys about 43 kg of ATP per day . Half its bodyweight . The electron transport in mitochondria and elsewhere is mediated by valets(chaperones) . In other words , organic superconductors .

If something goes wrong , there is massive heat release . In extreme , this results in spontaneous combustion . Usually , just fever or apoptosis .(Old age ?)

Known valets :
Water
Flavenoids
Lamins
Chicken fat
Immune system
Any good biochemist can think of many more .

Compound Superconductors
Combinations of organic valet's around Elliptic Umbilic chains of three basis atoms (like mercury , barium , calcium) or (iron , arsenic ,oxygen ) or (iron , tellurium , sulfur) , etc with valet compounds especially around the narrowest umbilical points has very high temperature superconductivity .
Design your own core and try out the best valet .
Or ask for references .

An analogy :
The valet is like a broad rubber band around the narrowest point , supporting the mechanical strength and also quantum-absorbing an electron close to the choke point , then popping it out again after the choke point . This will happen easier in pairs . Pair entanglement will play a role to minimize energy loss . Cf sonon theory .
This is the closest I can put it in words .
See also http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "P vs NP" Feb 2011 for use of pairs in quantum simplifications .

Delicious !
See NewScientist 25 Dec 2010 p40 "Sozzled Superconductors" , where tired superconductors were rejuvenated by being soaked in red wine .(Flavenoids)

Jeeves strikes again!

Andre
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