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The early work in Rüschlikon which led to the discovery of high-Tc superconductivity is described. Some unsuccessful attempts are also discussed. In addition, the guiding ideas that finally led to the cuprates will be presented, while background information together with personal experiences will shed light onto the circumstances and the environment that made this breakthrough possible.
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Bednorz, J.G. (1997). The Discovery Of High-TC Superconductivity And Its Decisive Circumstances. In: Kaldis, E., Liarokapis, E., Müller, K.A. (eds) High-Tc Superconductivity 1996: Ten Years after the Discovery. NATO ASI Series, vol 343. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5554-0_1
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