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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and
to the use of our report dated February 25, 2000, with respect to the financial
statements and schedule of Illinois Superconductor Corporation incorporated by
reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-_____)
and related Prospectus of Illinois Superconductor Corporation for the
registration of _______ shares of its common stock.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
January 4, 2001