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Handbook of Applied Superconductivity, Volume 2

Edited by B Seeber

Published January 1st 1998 by Taylor & Francis – 1,912 pages

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Description

The Handbook of Applied Superconductivity, Two-Volume Set covers all important aspects of applied superconductivity and the supporting low-temperature technologies. The handbook clearly demonstrates the capabilities of superconducting technologies and illustrates how to implement these technologies in new areas of academic and industrial research and development.

Volume One provides an introduction to the theoretical background of both low and high Tc superconductivity, followed by details of the basic hardware such as wires, tapes, and cables used in applications of superconductivity and the necessary supporting science and technology. Theoretical discussions are in most cases followed by examples of real designs, fabrication techniques, and practical instrumentation guidance. A final chapter examines materials properties at low temperatures.

Volume Two provides examples of current and future applications of superconductivity. It covers medical systems for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), high field magnets for research, superconducting magnets for accelerators, industrial systems for magnetic separation, and transportation systems. The final chapters look to future applications in power and superconducting electronics.

With fully referenced, peer-refereed contributions from experts in various fields, this two-volume work is an essential reference for a wide range of scientists and engineers in academic and industrial research and development environments.

Reviews

"For those wanting the whole story, the Handbook is the finest present sourcebook because of its detail, its breadth of authorship, and its detailed bibliography. I was particularly impressed by the detailed coverage of all aspects of wire and cable design, the vital centre piece of all superconducting devices."

-David Larbalestier (Applied Superconductivity Centre, University of Wisconsin), Nature

"[Part F] is a splendid grouping of sections written by some of the world's leading authorities in their respective fields … The Handbook of Applied Superconductivity is an extensive collection of … extremely well-written and authoritative discussions of the subject. Practically all aspects of applied superconductivity receive excellent coverage … It should be a required possession of every scientist and engineer who has an interest in applied superconductivity."

-E.W. Collings, Cryogenics

"This Handbook of Applied Superconductivity links science with engineering aspects in a concise form. It not only initiates the newcomer to the field, it also synchronizes various relevant disciplines in physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering by establishing terminology standards. From this point of view we are convinced this Handbook will be highly appreciated."

- From the Foreword, J. Georg Bednorz and K. Alexander Mueller, Nobel prize winners in 1987 for the discovery of high temperature superconductivity

Contents

List of Contributors

Foreword

Preface

VOLUME 1: FUNDAMENTAL THEORY, BASIC HARDWARE, AND LOW TEMPERATURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The Evolution of Superconducting Theories (A. Golubov)

Type II Superconductivity (A. Golubov)

High-Temperature Superconductivity (A. Golubov)

SUPERCONDUCTING WIRES AND CABLES

Field Distribution in Superconductors (A. Campbell)

Current Distribution in Superconductors (S. Takacs)

Stability of Superconducting Wires and Cables

Normal zone in composites (R. Mints)

Flux jump instability (R. Mints)

Practical stability design (L. Bottura)

Cable-in-conduits (L. Bottura)

Losses in Superconducting Wires

Introduction to AC losses (A. Campbell)

Hysteresis losses in superconductors (A. Campbell)

Coupling-current losses in composites and cables-analytical calculations (J. Duchateau, B. Turck, and D. Ciazynski)

Numerical calculations of AC losses (E. Niessen and A. Roovers)

Rutherford-Type Cables-Interstrand Coupling Currents (A. Verweij) Cable-in-Conduit Superconductors (J. Duchateau)

Measurement Techniques for the Characterization of Superconducting Wires and Cables

Critical temperature (J Cave)

Critical fields (J. Cave)

Critical current of wires (B. Seeber)

Critical current measurements of superconducting wires by the transformer method (P. Fabbricatore and R. Musenich)

AC losses in superconducting wires and cables (I. Hlasnik, L. Jansak, and M. Majoros)

Commercially Available Superconducting Wires

Conductors for DC applications (H. Krauth)

Low Tc superconductors for 50/60 Hz applications (T. Verhaege, Y. Laumond, and A. Lacaze)

New Superconducting Wires

Chevrel phases (B. Seeber)

General aspects of high-temperature superconductor wires and tapes (I. Tenbrink)

The case of Bi(2223) tapes (R. Flukiger and G. Grasso)

SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS

Basics of Superconducting Magnet Design (F. Zerobin and B. Seeber)

Practical Aspects of Superconducting Magnet Manufacturing (F. Zerobin and B. Seeber)

Quench Propagation and Magnet Protection (K. Mess)

Quench Propagation and Protection in Cable-in-Conduit Superconductors (L. Bottura)

Radiation Effects on Superconducting Fusion Magnet Components (H. Weber)

COOLING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPERCONDUCTORS

The Properties of Cryogens (V. Arp and R. Richardson)

Dielectric Properties of Cryogens (J. Gerhold)

The Thermodynamics of Cryocycles (J. Weber)

Refrigerators (H. Quack)

Examples of Cryogenic Plants (M. Wanner and B. Ziegler)

Small Cryocoolers (A. Ravex)

Magnetic Refrigeration (P. Seyfert)

Cryostats (N. Balshaw)

Bath Cryostats for Superfluid Helium Cooling (G. Claudet)

Current Leads (P. Herrmann)

Forced Cooling

Forced-flow cooling of superconducting magnets (I. Horvath). Some aspects of cryogenic pumps (Hofmann)

Safety with Cryogens (R. Richardson)

INSTRUMENTATION

Cryogenic Fluid-Level Indicators (J. Casas)

Gas Flow-Rate Meters (J. Casas)

Pressure Measurement of Cryogenic Gases and Liquids (J. Zichy)

Thermometry (F. Pavese)

Methods and Instrumentation for Magnetic Field Measurements (K. Henrichsen, C. Reymond, and M. Tkatchenko)

MATERIALS AT LOW TEMPERATURES

Mechanical Properties of Engineering Metals and Alloys

Basic aspects of tensile properties (B. Obst)

Structural stainless steel materials (A. Nyilas)

Low Temperature Properties of Fiber Composites (G. Hartwig) Electrical Resistivity (B Seeber)

Thermal Conductivity (B Seeber and G White)

Specific Heat (G White)

Thermal Expansion (G White)

Dielectric Properties (J Gerhold)

Thermoelectric Effects of Superconductors (A Kaiser, C Uher)

VOLUME 2: APPLICATIONS

PRESENT APPLICATIONS OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

Ultra-High-Field Magnets for Research Applications (N Kerley)

Medical, Biological, and Chemical Applications

NMR spectroscopy for chemical applications (W. Tschopp and D. Laukien)

Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, medical applications (W. Muller and D. Hopfel)

SQUID sensors for medical applications (O. Dossel, B. David, M. Fuchs, and H. Wischmann)

Superconducting Magnets for Thermonuclear Fusion (TORE SUPRA) (J. Duchateau)

Superconducting Magnets for Particle Accelerators (dipoles, multipoles) (R. Perin and D. Leroy)

Superconducting Synchrotron X-Ray Sources (M. Wilson)

Superconducting Magnetic Separation (J. Watson)

High-Frequency Cavities (W. Weingarten)

A Superconducting Transportation System (E. Suzuki, K. Sawada, S. Fujiwara, and Y. Kakamichi)

Superconducting Magnetic Bearings (T. Coombs)

Magnetic Shielding (F. Pavese)

POWER APPLICATIONS OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

An Introduction to the Power Applications of Superconductivity (A. Appleton and D. Prothero)

Synchronous Machines

Generators with superconducting field windings (H. Koefler)

Motors with superconducting field windings (H. Koefler)

Fully superconducting generators (P. Tixador)

Direct Current Machines (A. Appleton and D. Prothero)

Transformers (Y. Laumond)

Power Transmission (J. Gerhold)

Fault Current Limiters (T. Verhaege and Y. Laumond)

Energy Storage

Small and fast-acting SMES systems (H. Lorenzen, U. Brammer, M. Harke, and R. Rosenbauer)

Impact of SC magnet energy storage on power system operation (E. Handschin and T. Stephanblome)

SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRONICS

Josephson Junctions (H. Rogalla)

SQUID Sensors (J. Flokstra)

Single Flux Quantum Electronics (Nakajima)

Josephson Voltage Standards (Niemeyer)

Signal Processing Applications

Analogue processing by passive devices

Analogue-digital converters (G. Gerritsma)

Electromagnetic Wave Receivers

Thermal detection and antennas (P. Hartemann)

Superconducting heterodyne receivers (T. Noguchi and S-C Shi)

Glossary

Index

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