Effects of space radiation on high-temperature superconducting thin films of YBa2Cu3O(7-x)

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/3.26348· OSTI ID:5266238

Herschitz, R; Bogorad, A; Bowman, C; Seehra, S; Mogro-campero, A; Turner, L ^[1]

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1. General Electric Co., Astro-Space Div., Princeton, NJ (United States) GE Research and Development Center, Schenectady, NY (United States)

An investigation aimed at determining the effects of space radiation on superconducting materials and the possibility of simulating these effects with Co-60 gamma rays is briefly described. Data obtained indicate that the electron component of space radiation does not degrade the critical temperature of the YBCO films under consideration at least for energies around 800 keV. Exposure to Co-60 gamma rays in air for qualifying superconducting materials against the space radiation threat is considered to require some further investigation. 26 refs.

• OSTI ID: 5266238
• Journal Information: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; (United States), Vol. 29; ISSN 0022-4650
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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