Superconducting Ceramics: Evaluation of Assorted Applications and Dimensions

Abstract

All metals possess some level of electrical resistance — even those that exhibit a high degree of electrical conductivity, such as iron and copper. If this resistance can be eliminated, a single charge of electricity in a conducting loop will keep flowing indefinitely. This state is called superconductivity. Researchers are now working on ways to harness this phenomenon in exciting new applications, including superconductor powered high-speed trains, energy storage systems with superconductive coils, electricity-generating superconductive motors, and computers with superconductive elements.