Timothy J. Haugan;Joshua N. Reichart;F. Javier Baca;Neal A. Pierce;Timothy A. Campbell;Iman Maartense;Mary Ann P. Sebastian;T. J. Bullard;Paul N. Barnes
{"title":"Systematic Studies to Enhance Flux Pinning of (BaZrO3/YBa2Cu3O7-x)N Multilayer Thin Films for the Full Landscape of T = 30 K to 77 K","authors":"Timothy J. Haugan;Joshua N. Reichart;F. Javier Baca;Neal A. Pierce;Timothy A. Campbell;Iman Maartense;Mary Ann P. Sebastian;T. J. Bullard;Paul N. Barnes","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3543791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3543791","url":null,"abstract":"The (M/YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7-x</sub>)<sub>N</sub> multilayer thin film structure has been studied by many groups, and achieves different microstructures and artificial pinning centers that result in large variations of critical current density (<italic>J<sub>c</sub>)</i> for a large landscape space of <italic>T</i> = 30–77 K, <italic>H<sub>appl</sub></i> = 0–9 T and 0° ≤ <italic>H<sub>appl</sub>(θ</i>) ≤ 90°. Herein provides a wide-ranging optimization study of (BaZrO<sub>3,y</sub>/YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7-x,z</sub>)<sub>N</sub> multilayer films prepared by pulsed laser deposition with y,z layer thickness. Process parameters studied include YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7-x</sub> (YBCO) layer thickness from 3–300 nm, BaZrO<sub>3</sub> (BZO) layer thickness from 0.5-1.5 nm, and film growth temperature from 775–825 °C. Systematic results of critical transition temperature (<italic>T<sub>c</sub></i>) and <italic>J<sub>c</sub>(H,T,Θ)</i> were plotted as function of YBCO layer thickness and BZO addition up to 16 volume % . Optimization of <italic>J<sub>c</sub>(H,T,θ)</i> was found to vary with process parameters from 30–77 K, for example at 77 K flux pinning was optimized for 825 °C process temperature. However, for 30 K operation temperature, flux pinning was much less sensitive to BZO+YBCO film parameters, and slightly optimized for 805 °C process temperature. For all <italic>H,T</i> conditions studied, the <italic>J<sub>c</sub>(H,T)</i> values achieved a maximum peak for BZO = 8–12 volume % additions in close agreement with published models of flux pinning, and required BZO layer thickness < 0.6 nm.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Updated Cylindric Linear-Motor Type Flux Pump With Rapid Current Variation Capability","authors":"Yong Lei;Mengchao Zhang;Wei Wang;Chenghuai Wu;Haoyan Liu;Lin He;Li Zhou;Peng Liu;Fuling Tang;Linshuang Chen;Zhigang Yang;Dongyang Wu","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3548623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3548623","url":null,"abstract":"In comparison to traditional DC power supplies, linear-motor type flux pumps present a number of advantages, including a reduction in dimensions, a lower cost, and decrease in energy consumption. Therefore, it is useful to use a flux pump to power superconducting magnets in a non-contact manner. In order to facilitate the rapid excitation and current modulation of superconducting magnets updated flux pump was designed to deliver a higher DC voltage output. The distribution of magnetic flux density was analyzed using COMSOL Multiphysics, which helped in determining the optimal design parameters. We extended the coupling interval of the updated flux pump to 447 mm. The updated flux pump was tested at 77 K in liquid nitrogen, with a maximum output voltage of 118.24 mV, the updated flux pump can charge an insulated (INS) double pancake coil (DPC) with 75 turns per layer to a maximum current of 88.90 A in 9 s, exceeding the critical current (<inline-formula><tex-math>${I}_{C}$</tex-math></inline-formula>) for the DPC. This updated flux pump can power superconducting rotors in superconducting motors, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other devices. This study verifies that extending the coupling length can effectively increase the output voltage of flux pumps, which has far-reaching effects on the application of linear-motor type flux pumps.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143726406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and Analysis of Parallel Hybrid-Excited Superconducting Electromagnetic Support System for High-Speed Electromagnetic Suspension Maglev","authors":"Deming Huang;Lichao Nie;Chaoqun Jiao;Jin Fang","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3548585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3548585","url":null,"abstract":"The conventional electromagnetic maglev train is currently the sole commercially operated high-speed maglev train; however, it faces challenges, such as a narrow suspension gap, excessive energy consumption, and heat dissipation issues. High-temperature superconducting materials possess the advantages of zero resistance and high current-carrying capacity. Building upon the conventional high-speed electromagnetic levitation train, this article proposes a parallel hybrid-excited superconducting electromagnetic support system that incorporates both high-temperature superconducting and conventional components. By considering the symmetry of the support arm and electromagnetic field, certain normally conducting electromagnets are replaced with superconducting ones. Utilizing the conventional electromagnetic support system as a basis, we conducted finite-element simulation to establish and analyze the superconducting hybrid electromagnetic support and linear motor traction system. At suspension gaps of 15 and 20 mm, superconducting electromagnets contribute 80% of the suspension force without significant traction loss, while normally conducting electromagnets require smaller currents for system support and traction functions. The suspension gap can be effectively controlled within a certain safe range (15–20 mm) by maintaining a constant current in the electromagnetic coil.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 3","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143667608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancing Reel-to-Reel Inspection Techniques for Long HTS Conductors: Comparison and Innovations","authors":"Siwei Chen;Yi Li;Chirag Goel;Piotr Bunkowski;Jonathan Dye;Lingfeng Zhu;Jian Rong;Yuhu Zhai;Venkat Selvamanickam","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3548629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3548629","url":null,"abstract":"The continuous advancement of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technologies has greatly accelerated the development and deployment of HTS applications. Among the critical tools supporting these advancements are reel-to-reel (R2R) critical current (<inline-formula> <tex-math>$I_{c}$</tex-math></inline-formula>) measurement techniques, which are extensively used by both manufacturers and end users to characterize long-length REBCO conductors. These techniques play a vital role in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), ensuring the reliability and performance of HTS conductors and applications throughout the production cycle. We have developed a range of in-house devices for R2R measurements at the University of Houston and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. These include one-dimensional (1D) scan using a magnetic circuit (MC) and two-dimensional (2D) magnetic field mapping systems based on scanning probe array microscope (SPAM) or scanning probe microscopy (SPM). Each technique offers distinct advantages: the MC system provides ultra-fast scanning speeds, ideal for rapid inspection in large-scale industrial production; the high-resolution SPM delivers detailed insights for conductor research and development; and the SPAM, with its simpler mechanical setup, can be upgraded for higher field and lower temperature conditions with a balanced 2D resolution. We compared the magnetization and detection capabilities of these techniques through experiments on rare-earth barium copper oxide (REBCO) coated conductor samples, with data analysis supported by numerical simulations. Based on our comprehensive comparative studies, we propose enhancements for each measurement system and provide guidelines for selecting the optimal technique combinations to meet specific application requirements.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanical Simulation of 2G HTS Tapes and Stacks During Localized Temperature Increase","authors":"Hamed Milanchian;Shahriar Bakrani Balani;Tiina Salmi","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3548635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3548635","url":null,"abstract":"High-temperature superconductor (HTS) materials have emerged as promising candidates for high-field magnets due to their superior critical current density, temperature, and magnetic fields. During magnet quench, high current density can quickly lead to local temperature increase and temperature gradient that can potentially damage the coil. This paper presents an analysis of the mechanical impact of the large thermal gradients. The study employs 3D finite element method (FEM) simulations to investigate the mechanical responses of second-generation HTS tapes to different hotspot temperature profiles. The focus is on analyzing the axial tape strain, normal stress and the various shear stresses in tape layer interfaces. We consider both single tapes and tape stacks. The normal zone propagation is not simulated, but we examine different end-temperature profiles to identify the critical thermal conditions that may lead to too large strain or stress. The results suggest that induced axial strain can exceed the elastic limit or lead to irreversible critical current reduction. Also, the shear stress computed using the Mohr-Coulomb criterion may reach very high values potentially leading to mixed-mode delamination. Future studies are needed to verify the damage methods after high temperatures and help in determining the maximum safe temperature in magnet design. The results highlight the importance of mechanical boundary conditions in this type of numerical or experimental study.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10916518","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143654961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3D Numerical Studies of a Radial-Type Superconducting Magnetic Bearing Consisting of HTS Coils and PM","authors":"Qi Xu;Yi Lin;Ruixiang Wang;Changhao Hu;Jianzhao Geng","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3544616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3544616","url":null,"abstract":"High temperature superconducting (HTS) coils have promising applications in superconducting magnetic bearings (SMB). In this paper, we designed a radial-type SMB consists of permanent magnet (PM) rotor and HTS coil stator. The internal rotor is a Halbach array of PM and iron sheet. The external stator consists of two closed double pancake HTS coils connected in series and an open-loop coil. A three-dimensional (3D) finite element model was established to analyze the levitation force and radial stability of the proposed SMB. The results indicate that the SMB can support load of 4613 N under 120 A current. The SMB exhibits an axial stiffness of 911 N/mm and a radial stiffness of 435 N/mm, with stiffness decreasing as the coil current increases. This work contributes to exploring the potential of HTS coils in bearing applications and guides the design of SMB.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143667286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Study on Temperature-Controlled Charging Sequence for Reduction of Screening Current Effect in HTS Magnet","authors":"Hyunsoo Park;Geonyoung Kim;Jaemin Kim;Chaemin Im;Jeonghwan Park;Wooseung Lee;Wonseok Jang;Gaël Berthet;JuKyung Cha;Yufan Yan;Wonju Jung;Seungyong Hahn","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3547814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3547814","url":null,"abstract":"High-temperature superconductor (HTS) rare-earth barium copper oxide (REBCO) conductor has been extensively researched and developed for various applications. However, due to the intrinsic properties of REBCO conductors, the screening current occurs and this effect causes induced field and stress in superconducting magnets. Therefore, we investigated a strategy to mitigate the screening current effect in HTS magnets with the simultaneous control of temperature and current. In this paper, we ramped up the coil and measured the magnetic field of the HTS magnet as a references on conduction cooling system within different temperature: 20 K and 50 K. Then, the temperature-controlled charging sequence method with PID control was conducted so that the current ramping up simultaneously started with the magnet cool down: (1) 50 K to 20 K and (2) 80 K to 50 K. Finally, we analyzed the experiment results of the magnetic field distribution compared to reference charging values. These results showed the possibility to develop the operating techniques for high-field REBCO magnets that reduce the screening current induced field.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current Sharing and Mechanical Properties of Slot-n-Fill REBCO Tapes","authors":"Shengchen Xue;Lingfeng Zhu;Jian Rong;Nghia Mai;Yi Li;Siwei Chen;Umesh Sambangi;Jithin Peram;Venkat Selvamanickam","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3547318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3547318","url":null,"abstract":"Rare earth barium copper oxide (REBCO) coated conductor tapes and cables are promising material candidates for high- power-density and highly efficient electric machines and high magnetic field applications. Enhancing the current sharing in between different strands/layers is one of the practical methods to improve the overall quench stability of a multi-strand cable or a no-insulation coil. In this work, we introduce the slot-and-fill (Slot-n-Fill) method to increase current sharing in REBCO tapes. Compared to the original tape, the Slot-n-Fill tape has slightly different bending retention performance, ∼7% lower irreversible tensile strength, and ∼5% lower I<sub>c</sub>. However, the current sharing metric (CSM) in a 2-ply stack is improved from 1.025 in the control sample to 1.2 in the Slot-n-Fill tape stack.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143716485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling and Simulation of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector Readout System Using Simulink and RF Blockset","authors":"Taehoon Kim","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3547281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3547281","url":null,"abstract":"Microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs) represent a class of low-temperature superconducting detectors employed for observing astronomical phenomena spanning the submillimeter through visible bands. Renowned for their intrinsic frequency-division multiplexing capability at microwave frequencies, MKIDs offer the advantage of eliminating the need for complex cryogenic multiplexing electronics. However, the overall readout architecture remains complex, necessitating sophisticated room-temperature electronics. Optimizing overall performance poses a significant challenge. This article introduces a novel approach to behavioral modeling and simulation for the MKID readout system utilizing Simulink and the RF Blockset library. The models incorporate major nonidealities of electronic components to investigate their impacts on system performance. In addition, the model of the MKID array is included based on measured transmission data, ensuring high simulation accuracy. The simulation tool facilitates the study and high-level design of the MKID readout system before delving into hardware implementation.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 3","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivan De Carlo;Matteo Fretto;Natascia De Leo;Gianluca Milano
{"title":"Geometry Dependent Superconductive Transition of Nb Nanostructures","authors":"Ivan De Carlo;Matteo Fretto;Natascia De Leo;Gianluca Milano","doi":"10.1109/TASC.2025.3546930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2025.3546930","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, superconducting nanostructures gained particular attention due to the visualisation of some intriguing phenomena, such as phase fluctuations, quantum phase slip, shape resonance in critical temperature, allowing the definition of a tailored superconducting nanodevice with the desired superconducting features, quantum phenomena. A deep investigation into the relationship between superconductivity, low dimensionality, quantum phenomena should be performed, in order to explain the emergence mechanism of these effects in nanostructures, how superconductivity is affected. In the following, we report on the investigation of the superconductive transition in triangular-shaped Nb pads connecting a Nb nanostripe. As revealed by <italic>R vs T</i> curves, and the superconductive transition is observed to be characterised by two regions: i) a first smooth and wide transition reflecting the continuous reduction in the width of the Nb triangular pads that progressively experience superconductive transition, and ii) a more abrupt transition reflecting the transition of the Nb nanostripe. This work could pave the way concerning the realisation of Nb nanostructures with tunable critical temperature, transition width, and slope.","PeriodicalId":13104,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity","volume":"35 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143655098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}