High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications

Author:   Rainer Wesche
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Volume:   6
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9781461373087


Pages:   437
Publication Date:   23 February 2014
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The discovery by J. G. Bednorz and K. A. Mtllier in 1986 that the superconducting state can exist in oxides at temperatures above 30 K stimulated research in the field of superconductivity and opened up a new field of research. Within a few years a large number of cuprate superconductors with transition temperatures well above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen have been found. The possibility of using liquid nitrogen as coolant re-stimulated interest in power applications of supercon­ ductivity. In this book an overview of the known high-Te superconductors and their physical properties is presented. Aspects related to conductor fabrication and high-current applications are emphasised. The material should be suitable for use in graduate­ level courses on superconductivity. Researchers in the field may profit from the large number of tables and references describing its status at the end of 1997. An introduction to high-To superconductivity must be based on the fundamental physical principles of normal-state electrical conductivity and the well-known characteristics of conventional superconductors. In Chapter 2 this background is provided. Crystal structures, anisotropic properties and general trends of the critical temperatures of the cuprate superconductors are described in Chapters 3 and 4. The processing of superconductor powders addressed in Chapter 5 affects considerably the current-carrying capacity of high-T. wires. In Chapter 6 several fabrication techniques for superconducting wires are described. In addition, the factors limiting the transport critical currents ofhigh-Te wires are discussed.

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Author:   Rainer Wesche
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9781461373087


ISBN 10:   1461373085
Pages:   437
Publication Date:   23 February 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. The Superconducting State.- 2.1 The Electrical Resistivity.- 2.2 Characteristic Properties of the Superconducting State.- 2.3 Conventional Superconductors.- 2.4 Tunnelling Effects.- 2.5 The Electrodynamics of Superconductors.- 2.6 The Thermodynamics of Superconductors.- 2.7 Type II Superconductors.- 3. A Survey of Superconducting Cuprates.- 3.1 Major Families of Superconducting Cuprates.- 3.2 Crystal Structures.- 3.3 Critical Temperatures.- 3.4 Summary.- 4. Physical Properties of High-Tc Superconductors.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Superconducting Properties.- 4.3 Grain Boundary Weak Links.- 4.4 Flux Pinning.- 4.5 Transport Properties.- 4.6 Specific Heat.- 4.7 Summary.- 5. Processing of Superconducting Powders.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Y-Based Superconductors.- 5.3 Bi-Based Superconductors.- 5.4 Tl-Based Superconductors.- 5.5 Hg-Based Superconductors.- 5.6 High Pressure Phases.- 5.7 Summary.- 6. Conductor Fabrication.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Wire Fabrication Techniques.- 6.3 Factors Limiting the Transport Critical Current Densities.- 6.4 Critical Current Densities in Superconducting Wires and Tapes.- 6.5 Field- and Temperature-Dependencies.- 6.6 Strain Effects.- 6.7 Summary.- 7. Foundations of Applied Superconductivity.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Material Properties of Silver.- 7.3 Stability.- 7.4 Safety Aspects.- 7.5 AC Losses.- 7.6 Summary.- 8. Magnet and Energy Applications.- 8.1 A Survey of Possible Energy Applications.- 8.2 Current Leads.- 8.3 Magnet Applications.- 8.4 Superconducting Transformers.- 8.5 Superconducting Fault Current Limiter.- 8.6 Power Transmission Lines.- 8.7 Superconducting Motors.- 8.8 Magnetic Levitation.- 9. Outlook.- 10.References.- 11.Subject Index.

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