The Lorentz force and superconductivity
arXiv:cond-mat/0305542 · doi:10.1016/S0375-9601(03)01107-1
Abstract
To change the velocity of an electron requires that a Lorentz force acts on it, through an electric or a magnetic field. We point out that within the conventional understanding of superconductivity electrons appear to change their velocity in the absence of Lorentz forces. This indicates a fundamental problem with the conventional theory of superconductivity. A hypothesis is proposed to resolve this difficulty. This hypothesis is consistent with the theory of hole superconductivity.
Spelling corrected: Lorenz --> Lorentz