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High-performance high-TC superconducting wires.

S Kang¹, A Goyal, J Li

¹Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA.

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|April 1, 2006

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We developed high-performance superconducting wires using thick YBa2Cu3O(7-delta) films with columnar defects. These wires demonstrate excellent critical current density, even in strong magnetic fields, meeting requirements for large-scale applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Superconductivity

Background:

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials offer significant potential for large-scale applications.
Achieving high critical current density (Jc) in applied magnetic fields remains a key challenge for HTS wires.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize superconducting wire segments meeting performance requirements for demanding applications.
To enhance the critical current and magnetic field performance of YBa2Cu3O(7-delta) films.

Main Methods:

Epitaxial growth of 3-micrometer-thick YBa2Cu3O(7-delta) films on rolling assisted biaxially textured substrates using pulsed laser ablation.
Incorporation of periodic arrays of columnar defects (self-aligned nanodots) throughout the film thickness.

Main Results:

The fabricated YBa2Cu3O(7-delta) films demonstrated critical current densities meeting or exceeding application requirements.
Significant enhancements in critical current were observed in self-field, with excellent current retention in high applied magnetic fields.
Columnar defects effectively pinned superconducting vortices, leading to substantially improved wire performance.

Conclusions:

The developed superconducting wire segments show great promise for large-scale applications requiring high performance in magnetic fields.
The strategy of incorporating columnar defects is effective for enhancing the critical current density and magnetic field resilience of HTS wires.