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I'm somewhat ignorant of superconductors. I know that it's a material that has zero electrical resistance, so a current flowing along a loop of superconductive
by creativeembassy 16y ago
I'm somewhat ignorant of superconductors. I know that it's a material that has zero electrical resistance, so a current flowing along a loop of superconductive material will flow forever, or something like that. But what are the implications of finding a superconductive material over 0C, other than it's really cool to play with?
- jerf 16y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superconductor#Applications http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superconductor#Applications No offense intended but it definitely is a more complete list than what I could come up with off the top of my head. There's a wide variety of very practical applications, if a practical one can be found. It should also be noted that while "room temperature" is the holy grail, there's a gradient of practicality that ranges along the necessary refrigeration technology. Even a superconductor that only require conventional refrigeration (ie, no liquid nitrogen or helium involved) could be put to good use, if it can be made practical in all necessary ways.
- wisty 16y agoIf it works, you could use it for power transmission. You could put a ring around the globe, and have 24 hour solar power. Actually, wind would be better, but it's the same kind of deal.