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Effect of size on levitation force in a magnet/superconductor system

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.361232· OSTI ID:278915
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  1. Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439 (United States)
We consider a model system consisting of an infinitely long magnetic dipole line placed symmetrically above an infinitely long superconducting strip. Using the Meissner effect of superconductors, we derive analytical expressions of the levitation forces acting on the dipole line. At lowest-order approximation, we discuss the possible application of our model system to estimate the upper limit of the levitation forces in some magnetic bearing systems. In one example, the model correctly calculated the vertical vibration frequency of an experimental superconducting bearing.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
278915
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 79; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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