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A metal, metal alloy or other composite material which, below a specific temperature, provides an extremely low level of resistance to the passage of electrical current, therefore making it possible to transfer electricity with minimal energy loss. | A metal, metal alloy or other composite material which, below a specific temperature, provides an extremely low level of resistance to the passage of electrical current, therefore making it possible to transfer electricity with minimal energy loss. | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 7 October 2004
Definition of "Superconductor"
A metal, metal alloy or other composite material which, below a specific temperature, provides an extremely low level of resistance to the passage of electrical current, therefore making it possible to transfer electricity with minimal energy loss.
Uses
Because superconductors can maintain a charge over greater distances, they can be looped to form energy capacitors, or used to transfer high volumes of power over great distances with minimal loss. Most superconductors require Cryogenic temperatures to function correctly, although there is a great deal of research into room temperature superconductors. In Modern Tech, they are in lab environments only, and at Cryogenic levels. In later techs, they might be more widespread.
