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Superconducting bismuth-cuprate wires, coils, and magnets are being produced by industry as part of a program to test the viability of using such magnets in Naval systems. Tests of prototype magnets, coils, and wires reveal progress in commercially produced products. The larger magnets will be installed in an existing superconducting homopolar motor and operated initially at 4.2K to test the performance. It is anticipated that approximately 400 Hp will be achieved by the motor. This article reports on the initial tests of the magnets, coils, and wires as well as the development program to improve their performance.
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Gubser, D.U. Superconducting coil development and motor demonstration: Overview. J. Electron. Mater. 24, 1843–1850 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02652995
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02652995