Superconductor Flux pinning/Meissner effect with electromagnets?

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The discussion centers on the Meissner effect in high-temperature superconductors and its interaction with both permanent magnets and electromagnets. Alex from DePaul University confirms that the mechanism generating the magnetic field is irrelevant to the observed effects. The inquiry highlights a gap in available experiments, primarily focusing on permanent magnets, and seeks insights into the behavior of superconductors in the presence of electromagnets.

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I was reading about high temperature superconductors expelling magnetic fields (Meisner effect). I was curious if this only works with permanent magnets or is there similar effects with electromagnets. I assume since the magnetic waves would be similar there would be a similar reaction, but everything I read or experiments involve permanent Earth magnets. Any insights would be appreciated!

Alex
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What mechanism that generates the magnetic field makes no difference if that is what you are asking.
 

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