Superconductors
SC10 Meissner Effect Demonstration Kit
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Contents of Meissner Effect
Demonstration (SC10) Kit |
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The Meissner effect as
demonstrated by using SC10 Kit |
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Meissner effect is one of the most intriguing properties of superconductors.
This effect was first demonstrated by W. Meissner and R. Ochenfeld in
1933. It was observed that as a magnet is brought near a superconductor,
the magnet encounters a repulsive force. In other words, the superconductor
completely expels the magnetic field and behaves as a perfect diamagnetic.
The magnet induces currents to flow in the superconductor that just balances
the field that would have otherwise penetrated the material. SCI Engineered
Materials offers a simple and inexpensive lab kit which demonstrates this
phenomena based on High Temperature Superconductors.
The Meissner effect demonstration kit (SC10) contains a
YBa2Cu3Ox sintered disc, a small Nd-Fe-B
magnet, a petri dish, and non-magnetic tweezers all packaged in a special
case that can also serve as the demonstration stage. All you need to add
is liquid Nitrogen! This kit can also be purchased with a thermos and
without the SC10 special flat pack.
Some applications that are envisioned using the Meissner
Effect are mechanical devices such as motors and generators. Energy storage
devices using Frictionless Bearings will also be available within a few
years.
For further information and ordering instructions please
contact our sales representative.
PRICE - $50 ea.
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