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Vortex State and Flux Pinning
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In a superconductor, what is the vortex state?
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A state where magnetic flux penetrates the superconductor in the form of quantized vortices.
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In the vortex state, magnetic flux penetrates the superconductor in the form of quantized vortices, each carrying one flux quantum. These vortices are surrounded by a region of normal conductivity, known as the vortex core.