New superconductor has record breaking current density

Physics World quotes Amit Goyal in an article about a new superconducting wire segment developed by UB that can withstand higher temperatures than its predecessors. High-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires could be employed in a host of applications, including energy generation, storage and transmission, transportation, and in the defense and medical sectors. They might also be used in commercial nuclear fusion, offering the possibility of limitless clean energy. If successful, this niche application could help address the world’s energy supply issues, said Goyal.