Measurements of magnetic fields and levitation forces of bulk superconductors

N. Yamachi, T. Nishikawa, K. Sawa, M. Murakami

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Abstract

We have measured the magnetic field and the levitation force of a bulk Y-Ba-Cu-O superconductor in varying the external field with a Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O superconducting magnet. The height dependence of the levitation force could well be explained in terms of the field gradient in the sample and the radial component of the external magnetic field. The field gradient also induces the trapped field and decreases the levitation force. The experimental data showed a deviation from the theoretical value when the levitation process was repeated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3651-3654
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
Volume13
Issue number2 III
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Jun 1
Externally publishedYes
Event2002 Applied Superconductivity Conference - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 2002 Aug 42002 Aug 9

Keywords

  • External field
  • Levitation force
  • Magnetic field distribution
  • YBCO bulk

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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