Superconductivity in art

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2. Superpower of superconductors

Superconductors are like materials with a secret
superpower. When they get really cold, they do
something amazing – they let electricity flow through
them without any resistance. This means they don’t lose
any energy at all.
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3. The Meissner effect

At the heart of artistic levitation is the Meissner effect, a
fascinating phenomenon where superconductors expel
magnetic fields when cooled below their critical
temperature. This creates a repulsive force against
magnets, allowing objects to levitate.
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4. Levitating ferrofluid sculptures

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5. Levitating ferrofluid sculptures

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6. Artist-scientist collaborations

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Artists bring their creative ideas to life with the help of
scientists who provide expertise in superconductivity and
magnetic fields.

7. Promoting interest in science

Levitating sculptures can attract more people to
appreciate science, making it feel less like a textbook
and more like a part of our daily lives.
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8. List of sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner_effect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_DdPDxWiZY
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03390-y
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272046179_A_Hybrid_High_Tc_Superconducting_Magnetic_Levitation_Sculpture_Model
5. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09636625221093213
6. https://home.cern/news/series/superconductors/next-stop-superconducting-magnets-future
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9. Thanks for your attention

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