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Interaction between a magnetic dipole and a superconducting sphere.

Journal Article · · Solid State Commun.

On the basis of the Meissner effect and the London theory of superconductivity, we theoretically studied the interaction between a magnetic point dipole and a superconducting sphere. Furthermore, the force acting on the tip of a magnetic force microscope from a superconducting sphere was derived on the basis of the London theory of superconductivity. For a micro-system, we derived an analytical expression of the repelling forces as a function of the London penetration depth {lambda}(T) and suggest an experimental method to measure {lambda}(T) as a function of temperature T. From the model study, we show the invalidity of the frequency used image method for some superconductor-magnet systems.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
942338
Report Number(s):
ANL/ET/JA-30419
Journal Information:
Solid State Commun., Journal Name: Solid State Commun. Journal Issue: 12 ; 1998 Vol. 107; ISSN 0038-1098; ISSN SSCOA4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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