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7. Superconductivity - University of Liverpool

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Detecting weak magnetic field<br />

A superconducting device called SQUID can detect very weak<br />

magnetic fields.<br />

(Wikipedia) It is useful for:<br />

- detecting brainwave,<br />

- diagnosing problems in various parts <strong>of</strong> the human body,<br />

- as an MRI detector,<br />

- oil prospecting,<br />

- earthquake prediction,<br />

- submarine detection, etc.<br />

<strong>Superconductivity</strong> 69

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