On the role of superconducting shields for propellantless propulsion
Space Physics
2007-05-23 v2
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.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0612132,
title = {On the role of superconducting shields for propellantless propulsion},
author = {L. Bergamin and D. Izzo and A. Pinchook},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0612132},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
5 pages, 2 figures