Vortex state

The vortex state is a thermodynamic state of a material, characterized by co-existing resistive[1] and superconducting sub-regions which form cores roughly 300 nm across.[2][3] It is the state transitioned to by Type II superconductors when an external magnetic field first overcomes the Meissner current at the material's boundary.

Position memory due to vortex pinning in a high temperature superconductor

It is still possible for material in the vortex state to be superconductive as long as the cores remain relatively stationary and/or there is a superconducting path through the material.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Normal-state
  2. ↑ Nave, Carl R. (2005). "Critical magnetic fields for superconductors". Retrieved 2008-04-06.
  3. ↑ Sheahen, Thomas P. (1994). "The Vortex State". Introduction to High-temperature Superconductivity. Springer. pp. 26–. ISBN 0-306-44793-2.


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