Nb 3 Sn superconducting radiofrequency cavities: fabrication, results, properties, and prospects

Posen, S.; Hall, D. L.

doi:10.1088/1361-6668/30/3/033004

Title: Nb ₃ Sn superconducting radiofrequency cavities: fabrication, results, properties, and prospects

Journal Article · Mon Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2017 · Superconductor Science and Technology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6668/30/3/033004· OSTI ID:1341257

; Hall, D. L.

A microns-thick film of Nb₃Sn on the inner surface of a superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavity has been demonstrated to substantially improve cryogenic efficiency compared to the standard niobium material, and its predicted superheating field is approximately twice as high. We review in detail the advantages of Nb₃Sn coatings for SRF cavities. We describe the vapor diffusion process used to fabricate this material in the most successful experiments, and we compare the differences in the process used at different labs. We overview results of Nb₃Sn SRF coatings, including CW and pulsed measurements of cavities as well as microscopic measurements. We discuss special considerations that must be practised when using Nb₃Sn cavities in applications. Lastly, we conclude by summarizing the state-of-the-art and describing the outlook for this alternative SRF material.

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Research Organization:: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-07CH11359; SC0008431

OSTI ID:: 1341257

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1341258; OSTI ID: 1353387

Report Number(s):: FERMILAB-PUB-17-133-TD

Journal Information:: Superconductor Science and Technology, Journal Name: Superconductor Science and Technology Vol. 30 Journal Issue: 3; ISSN 0953-2048

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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