Title :
The Superconducting Levitron Ring Position Control System
Author :
Rossow, T.L. ; Taylor, C.E. ; Branum, D.R.
Author_Institution :
University of California, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Livermore, California 94550
Abstract :
A superconducting ring has been levitated by a magnetic field, using active negative feedback to stabilize the ring position.
Keywords :
Atom optics; Lamps; Magnetic levitation; Negative feedback; Optical feedback; Optical sensors; Plasma confinement; Position control; Superconducting coils; Toroidal magnetic fields;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1972.4326593