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View SchemaOn the role of superconducting shields for propellantless propulsion
| Authors | L. Bergamin, D. Izzo, A. Pinchook |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0612132 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0612132 |
Abstract
We critically review our recent claims that it is possible to obtain a propellantless propulsion device similar to electrodynamic tethers by means of a closed wire partially shielded by a superconductor from the outer magnetic field. We find that such a device is not possible as it violates basic physical laws. Furthermore, we show what is the correct local picture for the currents distribution within the superconductor.
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