Effect of elasticity on the dynamics of a superconducting rotor rotating in a magnetic field

A spherical shape of the outer surface of rotors of some types of noncontact gyroscopes gives rise to conditions, where the force field ensures the stability of the center of mass relative to the base and has an insignificant effect on the angular motion of the rotor. However, there are some effects (for instance, the Barnett—London effect), which lead to emergence of moments of mechanical forces even for spherical bodies. The effect of rotor elasticity on the motion of a superconducting deformable spherical solid body in a magnetic field is studies. It is shown that the moment of mechanical forces acting on the body in the magnetic field is proportional in the first approximation to the angular velocity squared. The effect of this moment on the dynamics of angular motion of the rotor is studied.