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I would like to know if electromagnetic flux pinning is strong enough to use instead of a cable. I'm imagining a scenario where pairs of rotating superconductor
by nathanathan 12y ago
I would like to know if electromagnetic flux pinning is strong enough to use instead of a cable. I'm imagining a scenario where pairs of rotating superconductor panels in orbit lift a giant solenoid into space by flux pinning its magnetic field as they rotate upwards.
- adaml_623 12y agoYou're probably going to have to draw a diagram to get your basic concept across a wee bit better.
- nathanathan 12y agoI've asked about the concept here as well: http://forums.xkcd.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=109979 http://forums.xkcd.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=109979 I suggested a two designs and the one I mentioned on hn has an ascii drawing about halfway down the page.