Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors

In Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors , you'll learn ...

• History of superconductors and the development of high temperature superconductors
• How conductors become superconductors
• Common materials used for superconductors and their properties
• How to construct a simple superconductor using readily available materials

Overview

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Credit: 1 CPD

Length: 9 pages

In this introductory course, the student will become familiar with high temperature superconductors, the Meissner effect, the zero resistance effect, availability of experimentation kits, how to make a superconductor from scratch, applications for superconductors, and superconductor patent information. By possibly implementing existing superconductor technology in devices such as electromagnets, the student can increase performance and shrink size versus conventional conductors.

This introductory course is intended for any professional working with electrical, electronic, or magnetic equipment that could possibly benefit from the use of high temperature superconductor technology. It is also intended for the engineer or scientist that has a general interest in superconductor technology and would like to know the basics.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Trace the historical development of superconductors and the emergence of high-temperature superconducting materials.
• Explain superconducting behavior, including the Meissner effect and the zero-resistance effect.
• Differentiate common superconductor materials, properties, applications, and potential applications.
• Outline the steps for constructing and demonstrating a simple high-temperature superconductor using the approach described in the course.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.