Exploring Flux and Voltage Quantization in Superconductors: A QM Perspective

In summary, when the rate of change in flux with respect to time is zero, the current becomes constant and the flux becomes trapped in a superconductor loop. The concept of flux quantization exists under the rules of quantum mechanics. Additionally, there is a phenomenon called voltage quantization, which occurs in a similar manner. The explanation for flux quantization can be understood through the handwaving concept of cooper pairs, where the flux is quantized in units of \frac{2\pi\hbar c}{2e}, where c is the speed of light and e is the magnitude of the electron charge. This quantization occurs even inside a torus shaped superconductor, where there can be a magnetic field present in the hole
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abdullahbameh
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I have read that when the rate in change in flux wrt time=0 the current become constant and the flux get trapped in the superconductor loop but how does this flux quantization exist exactly and under which rules it exist?
and i want to ask is there something called voltage quantization?! and if yes how does it happen or occur?
and how can we explain the flux quantiztion using QM.
 
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I don't understand what you are saying.
 
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the mag field is zero inside a superconductor, but if you have a torus shaped superconductor there can be a field in the hole of the torus (not in the superconductor). and the flux of this field (the field strength times the area of the hole) is quantized in units of
[tex]
\frac{2\pi\hbar c}{2e}
[/tex]
where c is the speed of light and e is the magintude of the electron charge. the fact that a (2e) appears can be related in a handwaving way to cooper pairs.
 

What is Flux Quantization?

Flux quantization is a phenomenon in physics where the magnetic flux through a superconducting loop is quantized, meaning it can only take on discrete values rather than continuous values. This is due to the quantum nature of electrons in the superconducting material.

How is Flux Quantization measured?

Flux quantization can be measured using a device called a SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device). The SQUID is highly sensitive to changes in magnetic flux and can detect the discrete values of flux in a superconducting loop.

What is the significance of Flux Quantization?

Flux quantization is significant because it provides evidence for the existence of superconductivity and the quantum nature of electrons. It also has practical applications in devices such as SQUIDs, which are used in sensitive magnetic field measurements.

Can Flux Quantization be observed in everyday materials?

No, flux quantization can only be observed in superconducting materials at very low temperatures. This is because superconductivity is a quantum phenomenon that only occurs at extremely low temperatures.

How does Flux Quantization relate to the Meissner Effect?

The Meissner effect is a consequence of flux quantization. In superconductors, when a magnetic field is applied, the magnetic flux is expelled from the interior of the material, resulting in zero resistance. This is due to the quantized nature of flux in superconducting materials.

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