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LTS are pretty binary compared to HTS. Look at the resistance vs. temperature plots of different cables at a given current and magnetic field. Additionally, q
by willis936 5y ago
LTS are pretty binary compared to HTS. Look at the resistance vs. temperature plots of different cables at a given current and magnetic field.
Additionally, quench propagation is much slower in HTS so safe current dumping has a lot more time between quench detection and thermal runaway.
https://youtu.be/xJ2h3vbOag4&t=21m58s https://youtu.be/xJ2h3vbOag4&t=21m58s
- magicalhippo 5y agoBinary was a poor choice of words I guess. My point was that if the current material only supports very low current densities at this high temperature, then that restricts the use-cases for it. I feel much of the popular science press makes it sound like all superconductors are equal, apart from the critical temperature.
- willis936 5y agoAh, yes. If superconductors were actual magic and had infinite current and magnetic field capacities our society would look pretty different right now. :)