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Using high-temperature superconductors for levitation applications.

Journal Article · · JOM
Melt-textured, bulk high-temperature superconductors are finding increasing uses in superconducting bearings, flywheel energy storage, and other levitational applications. This article reviews the use of these materials in magnetic-levitation applications. The behavior of levitational force, stiffness, damping, and rotational losses is discussed.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
942559
Report Number(s):
ANL/ET/JA-32576
Journal Information:
JOM, Journal Name: JOM Journal Issue: 7 ; Jul. 1999 Vol. 51; ISSN JOMMER; ISSN 1047-4838
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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