Flux-line-cutting and flux-pinning losses in type-II superconductors in rotating magnetic fields
A general critical-state theory, including the effects of both flux-line cutting and flux pinning, is proposed for calculations of hysteresis in type-II superconductors in parallel applied magnetic fields that vary in both magnitude and direction. In this theory, if the magnitude of the electrical-current-density component perpendicular to the magnetic induction B exceeds the corresponding critical value J/sub c/perpendicular, depinning occurs, and an electric field component E/sub perpendicular/ perpendicular to B appears; if the magnitude of the current-density component parallel to B exceeds the corresponding critical value J/sub c/para, flux-line cutting occurs, and an electric field component E/sub p/ara parallel to B appears. Model calculations are performed to solve for the electrodynamic response of a slab subjected to a parallel, constant magnetic field whose direction undergoes either continuous rotation or periodic oscillation. The relation of the theory to the pioneering experiments of LeBlanc and co-workers is discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Ames LaboratoryU.S. Department of Energy and Department of Physics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-82
- OSTI ID:
- 6256876
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 30:9; ISSN PRBMD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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