The ASC advances the science and technology of superconductivity and particularly superconductivity applications. We do this by investigating low temperature and high temperature materials through our research grants and through our collaborations with other universities, national laboratories and industry. We continually educate post-graduate, graduate and undergraduate students by our research and public service.
Research Areas
Latest Science Highlight
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High temperature superconducting CORC® cabling technology
12 September 2022
Large superconducting magnets need multi-conductor cables, which act like multi-lane freeways to allow electricity to switch lanes if one gets blocked. Here cross-sectional images of CORC wires reveal insights to improve the contact between conductors.
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Featured Publications
Absence of Weak-Links in Bi-2212 Round Wire
Y. Oz, et al., Phys. Rev. Materials, 5(7), 074803 (2021) See Science Highlight or Read online …
Advanced Microscopy for Better Nanostructural Insights in Bi-2212 Round Wires
T.A. Oloye, et al., Supercond. Sci. Technol., 34035018 (2021) See Science Highlight or Read online …
Tracking the Potential for Damage in Nb3Sn Superconducting Coils from the Hardness of Surrounding Copper
S. Balachandran, et al., Superconductor Science and Technology, 34, 025001 (2021)See Science Highlight or Read online …
Changes proposed to heat-treatment of Large Hadron Collider Nb3Sn magnets for optimal results
N. Cheggour, et al., Scientific Reports, 9 (2019) 5466 See Science Highlight or Read online …
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