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Author:   Thomas Sheahen
Publisher:   Springer Science+Business Media
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Edition:   1994 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.990kg
ISBN:  

9780306447938

ISBN 10:   0306447932
Pages:   580
Publication Date:   30 September 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Superconductivity.- and Overview.- Magnetism and Currents in Superconductors.- Refrigeration.- Industrial Applications.- Sensitive Applications.- Basic Concepts of Theory of Superconductivity.- The New Superconductors.- High-Temperature Superconductivity (HTSC) Basic Properties.- Structure.- Phase Equilibrium.- Effects of Doping.- Mechanical Properties.- Theory of HTSCs.- Weak Links.- Carrying Electricity.- Flux Pinning.- Processing Methods.- Wire.- Protecting Against Damage.- AC Losses.- Electric Power Applications of HTSC.- Transmission Lines.- Levitation.- Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage.- Electric Motors.- Fault Current Limiters.- Future Possibilities.- New Refrigerators.- Applications to Measurement and Process Control.- High Magnetic Fields.- Organic Superconductors.- Aerospace Applications.

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`Covers the full range of properties of HTS....belongs on the desk of every scientist and engineer working with HTS.' MRS Bulletin `Because of HTSCs potential for a strong impact on business and society, it is important that new and working engineers become knowledgeable in the technology. This book will become an invaluable resource for understanding the fundamental characteristics of the materials and how they can be used.' from the Foreword by Donald W. Von Dollen, Electric Power Research Institute

Covers the full range of properties of HTS....belongs on the desk of every scientist and engineer working with HTS.' MRS Bulletin Because of HTSCs potential for a strong impact on business and society, it is important that new and working engineers become knowledgeable in the technology. This book will become an invaluable resource for understanding the fundamental characteristics of the materials and how they can be used.' from the Foreword by Donald W. Von Dollen, Electric Power Research Institute

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