High temperature superconducting vector switch
Abstract
A summary of previous results of a high-temperature superconducting switch based on the principle of the superconducting vector switch (SVS) is discussed. This switch exploits the anisotropy in the electrical conductivities of high-temperature superconductors. Underlying the SVS mechanism is the ability to turn on/off large superconducting currents confined to the CuO2 planes using lower currents flowing normal to the planes. Recent results of induced pulse currents in turning on/off the switch are discussed.
- Publication:
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IECEC 1991; Proceedings of the 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Volume 4
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991iece....4..555C
- Keywords:
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- Anisotropy;
- Current Density;
- Electrical Resistivity;
- High Temperature Superconductors;
- Switching Circuits;
- Copper Oxides;
- Electric Contacts;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering