The vortex state is a thermodynamic state of a material, characterized by co-existing resistive[1] and superconducting sub-regions which form cores roughly 300 nm across.[2][3] It is the state transitioned to by Type II superconductors when an external magnetic field first overcomes the Meissner current at the material's boundary.
Position memory due to vortex pinning in a high temperature superconductor
It is still possible for material in the vortex state to be superconductive as long as the cores remain relatively stationary and/or there is a superconducting path through the material.
See also
Meissner state
Semi-Meissner state
References
Normal-state
Nave, Carl R. (2005). "Critical magnetic fields for superconductors". Retrieved 2008-04-06.
Sheahen, Thomas P. (1994). "The Vortex State". Introduction to High-temperature Superconductivity. Springer. pp. 26–. ISBN 0-306-44793-2.
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