An intrinsic brittleness of oxide cuprates, the layered anisotropic structure and the supershort coherence length are the main features of HTS defining their properties. Taking into account these features, the researching of HTS microstructure and properties is presented, and also the possibilities of optimization of the preparation techniques and superconducting compositions are considered. The link "composition-technique-experiment-theory-model" investigated in the book, assuming considerable HTSC defectiveness and structure heterogeneity, forms whole picture of modern representations on the microstructure, strength and connected with them the structure-sensitive properties of the materials considered. Especial attention is devoted in the book to the Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O and Y-Ba-Cu-O families, that today are most perspective for applications. The book includes great number of illustrations and references. The monograph is addressed to students, post-graduate students and specialists, taking part in the development, preparation and researching new materials.

Comprehensive presentation of all types of HTSC Includes broad overview on HTSC computer simulations and modelling

Inhalt
Superconductors and Superconductivity: General Issues.- Composition Features and HTSC Preparation Techniques.- Experimental Investigations of HTSC.- Carbon Problem.- General Aspects of HTSC Modeling.- Modeling of BSCCO Systems and Composites.- Modeling of YBCO Oxide Superconductors.- Computer Simulation of HTSC Microstructure and Toughening Mechanisms.- Mechanical Destructions of HTSC Josephson Junctions and Composites.- Modeling of Electromagnetic and~Superconducting Properties of HTSC.