How Do Superconductors React to External Electric Fields?

In summary, a superconductor magnetic field is a type of extremely strong and efficient magnetic field created by a superconductor, which is a material that can conduct electricity with zero resistance at very low temperatures. It differs from a regular magnetic field in that it has zero resistance and can trap and expel magnetic fields. The applications of a superconductor magnetic field include high-speed trains, MRI machines, and particle accelerators, with potential uses in energy storage and transmission. However, creating and maintaining a superconductor magnetic field is challenging due to the need for extremely low temperatures and precise control. The potential for future advancements in this field is vast, with ongoing research to develop superconductors that can work at higher temperatures for a wider range
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A magnetic field is excluded in a superconductor so what happens to its electrical counterpart? Does it also become excluded? How do superconductors respond to external electric fields?
 
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The current flows very near the surface or else there would be a B field inside. Amperes law.
What do you know about how E fields affect conductors and Gauss's law?
 

What is a superconductor magnetic field?

A superconductor magnetic field is a type of magnetic field created by a superconductor, which is a material that can conduct electricity with zero resistance at very low temperatures.

How is a superconductor magnetic field different from a regular magnetic field?

A superconductor magnetic field is different from a regular magnetic field in two main ways: it has zero resistance, meaning it can sustain a current indefinitely without losing any energy, and it can trap and expel magnetic fields, making it extremely strong and efficient.

What are the applications of a superconductor magnetic field?

A superconductor magnetic field has several important applications, including high-speed magnetic levitation trains, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and particle accelerators. It also has potential uses in energy storage and transmission.

What are the challenges in creating and maintaining a superconductor magnetic field?

One of the main challenges in creating a superconductor magnetic field is cooling the superconductor to extremely low temperatures, often below -200 degrees Celsius. Maintaining the field also requires precise control and monitoring of the temperature and current flow.

What is the potential for future advancements in superconductor magnetic fields?

The potential for future advancements in superconductor magnetic fields is vast. Scientists are constantly researching new materials and techniques to create superconductors that work at higher temperatures, making them more practical and cost-effective for a wider range of applications.

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