Electric field in super conductor

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In superconductors, the electric field is indeed zero in the bulk, similar to ordinary conductors. However, the behavior of superconductors is more complex due to the presence of a "skin" effect, where electric fields can penetrate to some depth. This phenomenon is detailed in the article referenced from the Harvard ADS, which discusses the dynamics within superconductors compared to classical conductors. Understanding these differences is crucial for applications in superconductivity.

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Is E=0 in super conductor also? I read in the below site that static electric field goes some depth into super conductor? Is this true? Classical physics says E=0 in conductor. so, what is the difference ordinary conductors and super conductors?

http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2002APS..MARA12009T
 
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Did you read the article?

In an ideal conductor, there is no electric field. Same for a superconductor. Physical (super-)conductors are more complex. For example, you have a "skin" where there are a lot more dynamics than the bulk.
 
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