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About Laboratório de Aplicações de Supercondutores

The Laboratory for Superconducting Applications (LASUP) has been active for more than 25 years in scientific and technological development in the field of applied superconductivity, establishing itself as one of the leading research groups in the country dedicated to this area. Throughout its trajectory, the laboratory has continuously contributed to the education of highly qualified human resources and to the advancement of the state of the art in electromagnetic and electromechanical applications based on superconducting materials. LASUP’s activities comprehensively cover the modeling, design, assembly, and experimental testing of electromagnetic and electromechanical devices. The laboratory conducts advanced research on electrical machines, superconducting machines, superconducting fault current limiters, high-voltage cables, superconducting cables, flywheel energy storage systems, as well as cables and components for nuclear fusion applications. A recent highlight is its work on superconducting machines applied to electric aviation, addressing the growing demand for more efficient, lightweight, and sustainable systems. With a strong emphasis on multiphysics approaches, LASUP integrates advanced computational modeling, experimental techniques, and laboratory validation, enabling a deep understanding of the electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical phenomena involved in these devices. This integrated approach supports the development of innovative solutions for power systems, transportation, energy, and strategic applications, reinforcing the laboratory’s commitment to scientific excellence, technological innovation, and industrial impact over more than two decades of contributions to the field of superconductivity.