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Using High Temperature Superconductors in the Search for Life on Enceladus
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | | | City: | , | | School: | | | Abstract: | Cassini probe data indicate that methanogenic micro-organisms are likely to exist in the underground ocean of Enceladus. Extremely low gravity, tidal quakes, and severe cold represent significant challenges for any robotic or human expedition to the surface. It was demonstrated that these barriers may be mitigated by strategically utilizing the Meissner Effect, Quantum Pinning, and Quantum Gliding properties of the high temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Senior
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Carleton University Entrance Award
Senior Silver Medallist - $2,000 Entrance Award
Sponsor: Carleton University | $2 000.00 | Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship
Senior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science | $2 500.00 | UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance Award
Senior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) | $2 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $2 000.00 | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $10 500.00 | |
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