Maglev Technology and Research Trends on Superconductivity

Abstract

Railway Technical Research Institute has conducted research and development of superconducting Maglev and superconductivity. In this paper, we introduce ground coil evaluation technology, wireless power transfer technology and linear rail brake technology as applied Maglev technology. In addition, we introduce outlines of our recent research such as the science of high-temperature superconductors, superconducting feeder cables, and superconducting magnetic energy storage.