New Developments in Applied Superconductivity
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: superconducting fault current limiters; superconducting machines; superconducting cables; superconducting magnetic bearings; superconducting dynamos; superconducting magnetic energy storage
Interests: cryogenic systems; mechanical characterizations of superconducting cables and wires; development of data acquisition systems; superconducting electromagnet design
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Interests: active magnetic levitation; active magnetic bearings; self-bearing motors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to the forefront of superconductivity research and its applications; it is structured into three pivotal sections—large-scale applications, materials science, and electronics.
In the realm of large-scale applications, superconducting technology has revolutionized energy sectors worldwide. Topics such as fault current limiters, superconducting cables, storage energy, and motors and generators are welcome in this Special Issue. Additionally, advancements in fusion energy promise sustainable power generation. Topics related to these areas are also highly encouraged.
In electronics, the focus continues with nanowire detectors, which are crucial for sensitive instrumentation. Quantum-based circuits, including applications in quantum computing with superconducting qubits and Josephson junctions, represent cutting-edge developments merging quantum physics and materials engineering.
The materials science section explores new superconducting materials like MgB2 and REBCO, examining properties such as AC losses and critical current densities, which are crucial for technological advancement. Contributions discussing related material science topics are also invited.
By highlighting these areas, this Special Issue aims to foster discussions and collaborations among researchers and industry leaders. It emphasizes the transformative potential of superconductivity in addressing global energy challenges and advancing the frontiers of materials science and electronics. We invite contributions that provide insights into both theoretical advancements and practical applications, driving innovation in superconducting technology.
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Dos Santos
Dr. Frederic Trillaud
Dr. Elkin Ferney Rodriguez
Dr. Fernando Jorge Monteiro Dias
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- superconducting fault current limiters
- superconducting machines
- superconducting cables
- AC losses
- superconducting wires
- superconducting tapes
- superconducting qubits
- quantum-based circuits
- Josephson junctions
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