• SpunkyBarnes@geddit.social
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    1 year ago

    So, yesterday the pre-review paper, today the uTube video?

    Also, is it really “levitation” when the heaviest point on the sample remains in constant contact with the material?

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      1 year ago

      Yes, just because the force isn’t completely lifting it’s own weight doesn’t mean it’s not superconducting.

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        1 year ago

        As the article posted by @[email protected] says it is because

        They claim that the levitation was only partial because of impurities in their material.