Composite superconductors
By: edited by Kozo Osamura ; editorial board, Teruo Matsushita, Peter J. Lee, Shojiro Ochiai.
Contributors: Osamura, Kōzō, 1942-
Series: Applied physics ;; 3; Applied physics (Marcel Dekker, Inc.) ;; 3.
Publisher: M. Dekker
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 426
Subjects: Superconducting composites -- Design and construction.; Electric apparatus and appliances -- Design and construction.; Superconductivity.
Description: This timely 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 comprehensive coverage of superconductivity and magnetic design - incorporating background information for beginners as well as groundbreaking research for advanced specialists - Composite Superconductors 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 . . . assesses the future development of high T[subscript c] oxide superconductors for engineering applications . . . and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.