Measurement of Levitation Forces of High-'T[subscript c] Superconductors

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Title: Measurement of Levitation Forces of High-'T[subscript c] Superconductors
Language: English
Authors: Becker, M., Koblischka, M. R., Hartmann, U.
Source: Physics Education. Jan 2010 45(1):42-49.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2010
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Higher Education
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Magnets, Theories, Science Experiments, College Science, Secondary School Science, Introductory Courses
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9120/45/1/004
ISSN: 0031-9120
Abstract: We show the construction of a so-called levitation balance which is capable of measuring the levitation forces between a permanent magnet and a superconducting high-T[subscript c] thin film sample. The underlying theoretical basis is discussed in detail. The experiment is performed as an introductory physics experiment for school students as well as in practical courses for university students. (Contains 9 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 7
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: EJ874601
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:We show the construction of a so-called levitation balance which is capable of measuring the levitation forces between a permanent magnet and a superconducting high-T[subscript c] thin film sample. The underlying theoretical basis is discussed in detail. The experiment is performed as an introductory physics experiment for school students as well as in practical courses for university students. (Contains 9 figures.)
ISSN:0031-9120
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/45/1/004