Scaling approach to the magnetic torque on an anisotropic superconductor

We present a new, self-contained and simplified derivation of the magnetic response of an anisotropic type-II superconductor to an applied magnetic field in the regime H1<<H<<Hc2. The method exploits angular scaling and avoids both a detour through Fourier space and explicit coordinate system changes. We conclude on the magnetic torque and relate to the relevant case of high-Tc cuprate superconductors. (author)