
Quantum levitation, also known as quantum locking, is a fascinating phenomenon that allows a superconductor to float above a magnetic track, defying gravity. This occurs due to the Meissner effect, where the superconductor expels magnetic fields, creating currents on its surface that counteract incoming magnetic forces. When the superconductor is cooled below its critical temperature, it enters a state where it can lock in place above a magnetic source, remaining suspended as if trapped in mid-air. This process, which involves discrete quantities of magnetic flux tubes penetrating the superconductor, is a stunning demonstration of quantum physics in action.
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