High-Temperature-Superconductor Thin Films at Microwave Frequencies

High-Temperature-Superconductor Thin Films at Microwave Frequencies
Author: Matthias Hein
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 422
Release: 1999-07-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783540656463

The book develops a comprehensive understanding of the surface impedance of the oxide high-temperature superconductors in comparison with the conventional superconductor Nb3Sn. Linear and nonlinear microwave responses are treated separately, both in terms of models, theories or numerical approaches and in terms of experimental results. The theoretical treatment connects fundamental aspects of superconductivity to the specific high-frequency properties. The experimental data review the state of the art, as reported by many international groups. The book describes further the main features of appropriate preparation, handling, mounting, and refrigeration techniques, and finally discusses possible applications in passive and active microwave devices.

Handbook of High-Temperature Superconductor

Handbook of High-Temperature Superconductor
Author: Neeraj Khare
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2003-05-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0824755308

Devoted to the preparation, characterization and evaluation of HTS electronic devices, this reference provides information on using high-Tc thin films and junctions to increase speed, lessen noise, lower power consumption and enhance upper frequency limits in superconductor electronics.

Applications of Superconductivity

Applications of Superconductivity
Author: H. Weinstock
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 708
Release: 2000-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780792361138

The volume presents in-depth scientific coverage of a vast number of superconductor-based applications. Some of these applications are quite mature, e.g. LTS magnets for MRI, while many others are at various stages of maturity. The first three chapters are devoted to understanding of the principles, fabrication and uses of SQUID magnetometers and gradiometers. The next three cover broader aspects of superconducting electronics - digital LTS circuits and passive component applications using HTS materials. The following four chapters go into magnetic applications. Chapter 11 deals with the fabrication of HTS tapes of BSCCO material. Chapter 12 addresses the use of HTS materials in magnetic bearings in low-loss flywheels. Finally, cryogenic systems are dealt with in Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 shows how to design cryogenic measuring systems and how to take valid measurements.

High-Temperature Superconducting Microwave Circuits and Applications

High-Temperature Superconducting Microwave Circuits and Applications
Author: Haiwen Liu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811368686

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials are becoming more and more attractive in the context of designing RF/microwave filters because of their lower losses and excellent performance. This book focuses on the superconducting microwave filter and its application in modern communication. It first presents the basic principles, HTS materials and processing and then introduces several types of multi-band HTS bandpass filter (BPF), discussing their properties and analyzing equivalent circuit models and their performances. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers who are interested in wireless communication and RF/microwave design.

Microwave Superconductivity

Microwave Superconductivity
Author: H. Weinstock
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401004501

Detailed coverage of all aspects of microwave superconductivity: fundamentals, fabrication, measurement, components, circuits, cryogenic packaging and market potential. Both a graduate-level textbook and a reference for microwave engineers. Applications (with either active or passive circuit elements) include those at both liquid-helium and liquid-nitrogen temperatures. Topics covered include wireless communications, space-based cryoelectronics, SQUIDs and SQUID amplifiers, NMR and MRI coils, accelerator cavities, and Josephson flux-flow devices.

High Temperature Superconductivity 2

High Temperature Superconductivity 2
Author: A. V. Narlikar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783540406396

In contrast to research on the fundamental mechanisms of High-Temperature Superconductivity, in recent years we have seen enormous developments in the fabrication and application of High-Tc-superconductors. The two volumes of High Temperature Superconductivity provide a survey of the state of the technology and engineering applications of these materials. They comprise extended original research papers and technical review articles written by physicists, chemists, materials scientists and engineers, all of them noted experts in their fields. The interdisciplinary and strictly application-oriented coverage should benefit graduate students and academic researchers in the mentioned areas as well as industrial experts. Volume 1 "Materials" focuses on major technical advancements in High-Tc materials processing for applications. Volume 2 "Engineering Applications" covers numerous application areas where High-Tc superconductors are making tremendous impact.

High-Temperature Superconductors

High-Temperature Superconductors
Author: Ajay Kumar Saxena
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642284817

This book presents the current knowledge about superconductivity in high Tc cuprate superconductors. There is a large scientific interest and great potential for technological applications. The book discusses all the aspects related to all families of cuprate superconductors discovered so far. Beginning with the phenomenon of superconductivity, the book covers: the structure of cuprate HTSCs, critical currents, flux pinning, synthesis of HTSCs, proximity effect and SQUIDs, possible applications of high Tc superconductors and theories of superconductivity. Though a high Tc theory is still awaited, this book describes the present scenario and BCS and RVB theories. The second edition was significantly extended by including film-substrate lattice matching and buffer layer considerations in thin film HTSCs, brick-wall microstructure in the epitaxial films, electronic structure of the CuO2 layer in cuprates, s-wave and d-wave coupling in HTSCs and possible scenarios of theories of high Tc superconductivity.

High Temperature Superconductors

High Temperature Superconductors
Author: Raghu N. Bhattacharya
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2011-08-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527643885

This essential reference provides the most comprehensive presentation of state-of-the-art research being conducting worldwide today in this growing field of research and applications. HTS are currently being supported by numerous governmental and industrial initiatives in the USA and Asia and Europe to overcome energy distribution issues and are now being commercialised for power-delivery devices, such as power transmission lines and cables, motors, and generators. Applications in electric utilities include energy-storing devices to help industries avoid dips in electric power, current limiters, and long transmission lines. The technology is particularly thought out for highly-populated and densed areas. Both editors are leading experts in the field from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This book can be used as a companion teaching tool, and also as as a research and professional reference.