Superconductors and Conductors: Connections and Possibilities

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Superconductors can be connected to normal conductors in electric circuits without significant issues, as superconductors simply exhibit very low resistance. The main concern arises when transitioning from a superconductor to a conductor, where potential problems like overheating or space charges may occur. Generating current in a superconductor without an initial voltage applied to the conductor raises questions about circuit behavior. Additionally, the possibility of creating a power source with no internal resistance using superconductors is a topic of interest. Further exploration of circuit designs and resources is encouraged for a deeper understanding.
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Greetings !

I was wondering how (or if) a superconducor can be
connected to a "normal" conductor in an electric
circuit ? I guess the conductor-superconductor connection
is easy, but how do you avoid problems at the reverse
connection - do you need some amplifier or something.

Also, what would happen if the current was generated in the
superconductor, and no enitial voltage is applied to the conductor ?

Thanks ! :smile:
 
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The superconductor is just another conductor, it just happens to have very low resistance.
 
So there're no special problems - space charges/overheating
in the connections (beyond the standard) ?

Thanks.
 
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The last site that you linked for me had a little discussion about that. Maybe you're looking for more detail. It spoke of the internal resistance of the voltage source and a switch that could be closed that would have a slight resistance. I can't remember what that link was off the top of my head.

Here it is:
http://www.americanmagnetics.com/tutorial/basics.html
 
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Yeah, thanks, I read that, I just wanted a bit more info -
if anyone got some good links or something on actual circuits.

Also, I should've said that first too - I was wondering if it's
possible to make a power source with no internal
resistence by using a superconductor ?

Thanks. :smile:
 
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