Direct observation of nanometer size hydride precipitations in superconducting niobium

Sung, Zuhawn; Cano, Arely; Murthy, Akshay; Bafia, Daniel; Karapetrova, Evguenia; Martinello, Martina; Lee, Jaeyel; Grassellino, Anna; Romanenko, Alexander

doi:10.1038/s41598-024-77905-6

Title: Direct observation of nanometer size hydride precipitations in superconducting niobium

Journal Article · 06 November 2024 · Scientific Reports

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77905-6 · OSTI ID:2476401

Sung, Zuhawn; Cano, Arely; Murthy, Akshay; Bafia, Daniel; Karapetrova, Evguenia; Martinello, Martina; Lee, Jaeyel; Grassellino, Anna; Romanenko, Alexander

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

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-07CH11359; AC02-06CH11357

OSTI ID:: 2476401

Journal Information:: Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 14; ISSN 2045-2322

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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