Relationship between superconductors and gravity

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Eugene Podkletnov's experiments with spinning superconducting disks claimed slight weight reduction effects suggesting a relationship between superconductors and gravity. These findings, detailed in his 1992 publication involving rotating superconducting disks and radio frequency fields, have faced significant reproducibility issues and skepticism. The scientific consensus as of 2026 categorically dismisses Podkletnov's claims as unsubstantiated and controversial, with multiple sources including Wikipedia and Physics Forums documenting the lack of credible evidence. The discussion confirms that no verified experimental data supports any gravitational modification by superconductors.

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  • Superconductivity principles and Meissner effect
  • Experimental physics methods for weight measurement
  • Electromagnetic field interactions with superconductors
  • Scientific reproducibility and peer review standards

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Relationship between superconductors and gravity
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What is the relationship between superconductors and gravity? Eugene podkletnov came up with some interesting findings.
The first experiment centered on a spinning superconducting disk and the possibility of slight weight reduction above it.
 
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Morbert said:
It has reproducibility problems.

Quite a lot of russian "findings" has this problem. A quick search @Josiah would tell you that the state of the matter in 2026 is: all his findings are fairytales.
 
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Josiah said:
Eugene podkletnov
Searching on his name here at PF will get you to plenty of previous PF threads discussing his work and the issues with it. I don't know that we can add any more to that discussion here.

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