Update on Basic Research into Superconducting Maglev and Research on Application of Maglev Technology to Conventional Railway Systems

摘要

RTRI is advancing basic research into superconducting maglev. The topics covered in this field include experimental evaluation of REBCO high-temperature superconducting coils, the development of a system for collecting sensor data from ground coils, inter alia. RTRI is also conducting research for the application of maglev technology to conventional railway systems. The areas covered in this field are wireless power transfer systems and flywheel energy storage systems.