Magnetic Vorticies In Superconductors Don't Confine Electrons

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Start date Jul 23, 2024
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Magnetic Superconductor Vortex

In summary, the study reveals that magnetic vortices in superconductors do not restrict the movement of electrons as previously thought. Instead, these vortices allow electrons to move freely, challenging established notions about the behavior of superconducting materials and their magnetic properties. This finding has implications for understanding superconductivity and enhancing the performance of superconducting devices.

Jul 23, 2024

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https://physics.aps.org/articles/v17/117

Small one-quantum magnetic vorticies form in Type 1.5 and 2 superconductors. It was thought that such vorticies would confine the non-superconducting electrons inside them. This experiment shows that this is not the case. The vortex can move for the most part independently, therefore it moves 10,000 times faster than expected due to its much lower mass.