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This timely reference examines the tremendous benefits produced by the use of superconductivity, including the realization of a commercial fusion reactor for the generation of electricity. Providing comprehensive coverage of superconductivity and magnetic design - incorporating background information for beginners as well as groundbreaking research for advanced specialists - Composite Superconductors discusses the historical development of superconductivity and its engineering applications... explains the mechanical properties of the metal matrix composite... describes the important electromagnetic factors for the design of composite superconductors... analyzes the fabrication and optimization of various composite superconductors... assesses the future development of high T[subscript c] oxide superconductors for engineering applications... and more.