Here is his reply to my PM to him asking the same thing:f95toli said:Could you give us some context?
Are you talking about vortices in a type II superconductor?
DariusP said:Sorry, I meant abrikosov vortices
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrikosov_vortex
Those are the things that make type-II superconductors not only levitate over magnets but also stick (without touching) to them.
Flux vortices are small, localized regions of circulating magnetic flux that occur in superconductors. They form when a superconductor is subjected to an external magnetic field.
Flux vortices are created when a superconductor is subjected to an external magnetic field that is stronger than its critical magnetic field. This causes the superconductor to transition from a superconducting state to a mixed state, where both superconducting and normal regions coexist.
Yes, flux vortices can be predicted using theoretical models and simulations, as well as experimental techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy. However, their behavior can also be affected by various factors such as temperature, material properties, and external disturbances, making them difficult to predict accurately in all scenarios.
Flux vortices have potential applications in various technologies, such as superconducting devices and quantum computing. They can also be used to study fundamental properties of superconductors and their behavior in different environments.
Flux vortices can disrupt the flow of supercurrents in a superconductor, leading to a decrease in its superconducting properties. However, they can also be controlled and manipulated to enhance certain properties, such as increasing critical currents and improving flux pinning in superconductors.