New Unconventional High-Tc Superconductivity
Abstract
The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate bulk superconductivity in a new class of oxide materials with superconductive transition temperature, Tc, well above that of YBa2Cu3Ox (YBCO) with a Tc of ~90K which is used in Naval HTS systems. In this collaborative project between NRL, USC and Towson University, we propose to synthesize bulk samples and identify the relevant superconductive phases in these materials. We will also use magnetization hysteresis loops to determine the critical current density, Jc to evaluatethe possible efficacy of such materials for power applications. Since high-Tc superconductivity (HTS) has been identified as being a key technology for future naval and the DOD applications such as low power/high speed computing, de-Gaussing coils, electric motors, and other components for advanced power systems, it is desirable to have superconductors with as high a Tc as possible to minimize the cryogenic system overhead (volume, weight, and especially power consumption).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312699
Entities
People
- Vera N. Smolyaninova
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Towson University
- United States Navy