What are the potential applications of high temperature superconductors?

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High temperature superconductors, while not yet reaching room temperature, have significant potential applications in various technologies. They could enhance devices like MRI machines and particle accelerators by improving efficiency and performance. The discussion highlights the possibility of futuristic innovations such as flying cars and personal flying devices, which have been anticipated since WWII. These advancements could revolutionize transportation and energy systems. The exploration of high temperature superconductors is crucial for understanding their societal impact and technological benefits.
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This may not be the best place to ask, but anyways, in class we are doing an independent project. We need to analyse a technological device that uses the properties of gravitational, electrical, and/or magnetic fields (eg. MRI machine, particle accelerator, zero gravity experiments), and explain how it has enchanced society.

The format of the project is completely up to each student. I'd really appreciate any good topic/project ideas :) Thanks in advance!
 
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You do not detail what level your project is.

I am currently reading a book by Michio Kaku "Physics of the Impossible." He's one of the founders of string theory (to which I have some objections); nonetheless, he mentions recent advances in "high temperature" superconductors. I put that in quotes because they still aren't up to room temperature.

What would be the spin-offs? The flying cars and even flying indivuals that have been touted as just around the corner since WWII.
 

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