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A new approach to studying local gravitomagnetic effects on a superconductor

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In this paper we introduce gravitomagnetic field equations into the investigation of gravitomagnetic effects on a superconductor. We point out that in the absence of an applied magnetic field, an applied gravitomagnetic field will induce twin currents, gravitational and electric supercurrents. The latter will create a magnetic field. The slightly modified Josephson, London, and London-type gravitomagnetic equations are obtained. Some applications of these equations are discussed.

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  1. Physics Department, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 35899, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

    Huei Peng

  2. Institute of Applied Mathematics, Academia Sinica, Beijing, P. R. China

    Huei Peng

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Peng, H. A new approach to studying local gravitomagnetic effects on a superconductor. Gen Relat Gravit 22, 609–617 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755981

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