superconductivity

Superconductivity is a phenomenon of exactly zero electrical resistance and expulsion of magnetic fields occurring in certain materials when cooled below a characteristic critical temperature.

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World-record current in a superconductor

The CERN Superconductors team recently obtained a world-record current of 20 kA at 24 K in a magnesium diboride (MgB<sub>2</sub>) superconductor

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14 April, 2014

World-record current in a superconductor

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14 April, 2014

Superconductivity

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Superconductivity

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Superconductivity leads the way to high luminosity

Work is progressing on new technologies that would under pin an upgrade of the LHC in 10 year’s time

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28 January, 2013

Superconductivity leads the way to high lumin...

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28 January, 2013

Exchanging knowledge with industry on superconducting tech

A 2-day workshop is bringing together CERN researchers and companies developing innovative superconducting technologies

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Knowledge sharing
04 December, 2012

Exchanging knowledge with industry on superco...

Knowledge sharing
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04 December, 2012

Powering CERN

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Powering CERN

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Warmer amps for the LHC

CERN is working together with an Italian company to develop superconducting cables that can function at temperatures of up to 25 K (-248°C)

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27 August, 2012

Warmer amps for the LHC

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27 August, 2012

Cryogenics: Low temperatures, high performance

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Cryogenics: Low temperatures, high performanc...

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