Superconducting Magnetic Bearing

William Simmons with Prof. John Ruhl 

 Superconducting Magnetic Bearing

The goal of this project is to design, build and test a superconducting magnetic bearing.  The design may be used in a balloon borne polarimetry experiment, where it will be used to rotate a half wave plate.  A superconducting bearing is optimal for this, compared to mechanical or electromagnetic bearings; superconducting bearings have notably lower heat generation, minimal frictional losses, and superior stability. 

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