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Self-fields in thin superconducting tapes: Implications for the thickness effect in coated conductors

Journal Article · · Applied Physic Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3315893· OSTI ID:976049

A large decrease in transport current density has been observed in high-temperature superconducting films for increasing film thickness. In this work we theoretically explain the nature and the ubiquitous presence of this so-called thickness effect by analyzing the self-field created by the transport currents in the superconductor, assuming a realistic field-dependent critical-current density J{sub c}. This knowledge can help in finding ways to improve transport current in superconducting films.

Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
976049
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7542
Journal Information:
Applied Physic Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physic Letters Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 96; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English