Handbook of Applied Superconductivity

This two-volume reference work covers all important aspects of applied superconductivity and the supporting low temperature technologies.

The Handbook clearly demonstrates the capabilities of superconducting technologies, and will encourage scientists and engineers to consider how to implement these technologies in new areas of academic and industrial research and development. " "This Handbook of Applied Superconductivity" links science with engineering aspects in a concise form.

It not only initiates the newcomer to the field, it also synchronises various relevant disciplines in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering by establishing terminology standards.

From this point of view we are convinced this Handbook will be highly appreciated." This is from the Foreword to the Handbook by J Georg Bednorz and K Alexander Mueller, Nobel prize winners in 1987 for the discovery of high temperature superconductivity.Volume One gives an introduction to the theoretical background to both low and high Tc superconductivity, followed by details of the basic hardware (such as wires, tapes and cables) used in applications of superconductivity, and the necessary supporting science and technology.

Theoretical discussions are in most cases followed by examples of real designs and fabrication techniques, and practical instrumentation guidance.

A final chapter covers materials properties at low temperatures.

Volume Two covers examples of current and future applications of superconductivity.

Present applications such as medical systems for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), high field magnets for research, superconducting magnets for accelerators and industrial systems for magnetic separation and transportation systems are covered comprehensively, and the final chapters look to future applications in power and superconducting electronics. "The Handbook of Applied Superconductivity" is written as an essential reference for a wide range of scientists and engineers in academic and industrial research and development environments.Authors have made significant contributions to their chosen field of research, and all contributions are full referenced and peer refereed.