Portable Superconductivity Systems for Small Motors
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 12:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Superconductivity is one of modern physics' most intriguing scientific discoveries. However, practical exploitation of superconductivity also presents many challenges. The challenges are perhaps greatest for researchers trying to integrate superconductivity in small, portable systems. Researchers demonstrate this week in Applied Physics Letters, that a portable superconducting magnetic system, which is, in essence, a high performance substitute for a conventional permanent magnet, can attain a 3-tesla level for the magnetic field.