THERMOELECTRIC EFFECT IN HOLLOW SUPERCONDUCTING CYLINDERS

The thermoelectric effect in hollow cylindrical specimens (of circular and slit-like shapes) is considered The detailed analysis of the beha vior of the superconducting thin-walled cylinder in presence of normal current, is presented The ratio of magnetic fluxes through the cylind er in superconducting and normal states is calculated as a function of temperature, wall thickness and other parameters of the superconducto rs. The ''gigantic'' thermoelectric effect is discussed using the conc ept of quantum transitions between the magnetic levels of cylindrical system. Some experimentally observable predictions are made.