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Superconductor Trade <strong>Study</strong>: Predictions for SuperconductorsDean Peterson,( Superconducting Tech. Center, LANL)– Speculates:Predicted Critical Current Density vs Time1.00E+11given adequate funding and continuedprogress, “..it would not beunreasonable” to reach aJ e<strong>of</strong> 10 9 A/m 2 in 5 years,J e<strong>of</strong> 10 10 A/m 2 in 10 years,J e<strong>of</strong> 10 11 A/m 2 in 15-20 yearsJe (A/m^2)1.00E+101.00E+091.00E+082000 2005 2010 2015 2020ASC:BSCCOBi-2223LANL:YBCOthin-filmYearin thin tapes and wires @ 77 KLANL has made YBCO thick-film tapeJ c= 1.2 x10 10 A/m 2, L=1m ( plans for 10 m)Predictions Compared for Two DifferentTypes <strong>of</strong> Superconducting WirePioneer Astronautics

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