Charges passing through a superconductor

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A charge passing through a superconductor can potentially affect the current, but the extent of this impact largely depends on the temperature of the superconductor. At low temperatures, superconductors exhibit the Meissner effect, which leads to perfect diamagnetism, preventing magnetic fields from penetrating the material. This means that while a moving charge generates a magnetic field, the superconductor's properties may mitigate any disruption to the current flow. However, at higher temperatures, the magnetic field produced by the charge could slightly diminish the current. Overall, the interaction between the charge and the superconductor is complex and temperature-dependent.
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I just wanted to know if a charge passing through a superconductor will diminish its current. I know superconductors will keep a current as long as they are kept cool, and I know that a moving charge will produce a magnetic field. However, will this produced magnetic field reduce the current in the superconductor if the charged particle flies through it? (I'm thinking of a ring of superconducting material and the charge passing through the middle)
 
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i think that depends on the temperature of the superconductor. the magnetic field of the charge, in most cases should disrupt the flow of the currently if slightly. But at low temperatures and according to the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner_effect" the conductor should be diamagnetic with no magnetic field inside.
 
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