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Characterization of Cold Work in Stabilization Copper in ITER Superconducting Wires
(2021-04)
ITER is an international collaborative effort to build the world's largest magnetic fusion reactor in pursuit of large-scale clean energy production. The wires that comprise the machine's cables are either entirely copper ...
Effects of Overpressure Conditions on the Porosity of Bi-2212 Superconducting Wires
(2018-04)
Bi2Sr2CaCu2O(8+X), abbreviated as Bi-2212, has shown promise as a high-temperature superconducting material for use in powerful magnets. Because of its brittle nature, additional study is necessary to better understand the ...
Characterization of Filament Damage on Externally and Internally Etched Bi[2]Sr[2]CaCu[2]O[8-x] (Bi-2212) Superconducting Wires after Tensile Strain
(2018-04)
Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2O8-x (Bi-2212): a superconducting material that is able to produce magnetic fields greater than 25 T. The study of sub-atomic particles in physics is progressing and needs higher magnetic fields for large ...
Fracture Statistics of Individual Nb[3]Sn Filaments
(2017-03-21)
The purpose of this study was to extract the tiny Nb3Sn filaments from their component wires for testing, and therefore be able to probe the intrinsic properties of Nb3Sn.
The Role of Sample Preparation Techniques in Assessing Mechanical Damage in YBCO Superconducting Tapes
(2018-01-08)
YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO) is a high-temperature, high-field superconductor with promise for usage in high-field magnets. The superconductor lies within a composite tape that provides mechanical strength and allows for the correct ...
Filament Damage in Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8-x (Bi-2212) Superconducting Wires Exposed by External Etching
(2018-02-21)
We are studying Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2Ox (Bi-2212): a superconducting material that is able to produce magnetic fields greater than 25 T. The study of sub-atomic particles in physics is progressing and needs higher magnetic fields ...
Post-Delamination Structural Investigation of YBCO Superconducting Tape
(2017-12-22)
YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO) is a rare-earth based superconductor that is fabricated as a composite tape. Its properties make it a candidate for usage in high-field magnets at cryogenic temperatures. The structure of the tape includes ...
Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Bi[2]Sr[2]CaCu[2]O[8-x] Superconductor Through Scanning Electron Microscopy
(2017-03-14)
Bi-2212 is brittle and susceptible to mechanical
damage. Our research seeks to understand why this damage
occurs, and how it propagates through the material.
Effects of Overpressure Conditions on the Porosity of Bi-2212 Superconducting Wires
(2018-03-19)
Bi2Sr2CaCu2O(8+X), abbreviated as Bi-2212, has shown promise as a high-temperature superconducting material for use in powerful magnets.
The material’s brittle character makes it difficult to work with. Because of this, ...
Wire Positioning and Degradation in Superconducting Cables Subjected to Electromagnetic Cycling
(2019-05)
Superconducting materials are a fast-growing area of materials science as they have a wide range of important applications. The experimental ITER fusion reactor uses Nb3Sn as part of a superconducting magnet system to ...