| Composite Superconductors Contributor(s): Osamura, K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0824791177 ISBN-13: 9780824791179 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $403.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1993 Annotation: This reference examines the tremendous benefits produced by the use of superconductivity, including the realization of a commercial fusion reactor for the generation of electricity. Providing a comprehensive coverage of superconductivity and magnet design - incorporating background information for beginners as well as research advances for specialists - this work: discusses the historical development of superconductivity and its engineering applications; explains the mechanical properties of the metal matrix composite; describes the important electromagnetic factors for the design of composite superconductors; analyzes the fabrication and optimization of various composite superconductors; and assesses the future development of high Tc oxide superconductors for engineering applicaitons.; This title is intended for: physicists; metallurgists; materials scientists; materials, electrical, mechanical, cryogenic and medical engineers; and graduate students in these disciplines. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Superconductors & Superconductivity - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General |
| Dewey: 621.3 |
| LCCN: 93032128 |
| Series: Materials Engineering |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.24" W x 9.3" (1.70 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This reference examines the tremendous benefits produced by the use of superconductivity, including the realization of a commercial fusion reactor for the generation of electricity. Providing a comprehensive coverage of superconductivity and magnet design - incorporating background information for beginners as well as research advances for specialists - this work: discusses the historical development of superconductivity and its engineering applications; explains the mechanical properties of the metal matrix composite; describes the important electromagnetic factors for the design of composite superconductors; analyzes the fabrication and optimization of various composite superconductors; and assesses the future development of high Tc oxide superconductors for engineering applicaitons.;This title is intended for: physicists; metallurgists; materials scientists; materials, electrical, mechanical, cryogenic and medical engineers; and graduate students in these disciplines. |