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Overview of MgB 2 Superconductor Applications
Author(s) -
Tomsic Michael,
Rindfleisch Matthew,
Yue Jinji,
McFadden Kevin,
Phillips John,
Sumption Michael D.,
Bhatia Mohit,
Bohnenstiehl Scot,
Collings Edward W.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
international journal of applied ceramic technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.4
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1744-7402
pISSN - 1546-542X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7402.2007.02138.x
Subject(s) - magnesium diboride , superconductivity , materials science , conductor , superconducting magnetic energy storage , limiter , electromagnetic coil , condensed matter physics , engineering physics , superconducting magnet , electrical engineering , critical current , physics , engineering , composite material
Since 2001, when magnesium diboride (MgB 2 ) was first reported to have a transition temperature of 39 K, conductor development has progressed to where MgB 2 superconductor wire in kilometer‐long piece‐lengths has been demonstrated in coil form. Now that the wire is available commercially, work has started on demonstrating a MgB 2 wire in superconducting devices. This article discusses the progress on MgB 2 conductor and coil development, and the potential for MgB 2 superconductors in a variety of commercial applications: magnetic resonance imaging, fault current limiters, transformers, motors, generators, adiabatic demagnetization refrigerators, magnetic separation, magnetic levitation, superconducting magnetic energy storage, and high‐energy physics applications.