Superconducting radiofrequency window assembly

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:870862

Phillips, Harry L ^[1]; Elliott, Thomas S ^[2]

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1. Seaford, VA
2. Yorktown, VA

The present invention is a superconducting radiofrequency window assembly for use in an electron beam accelerator. The srf window assembly (20) has a superconducting metal-ceramic design. The srf window assembly (20) comprises a superconducting frame (30), a ceramic plate (40) having a superconducting metallized area, and a superconducting eyelet (50) for sealing plate (40) into frame (30). The plate (40) is brazed to eyelet (50) which is then electron beam welded to frame (30). A method for providing a ceramic object mounted in a metal member to withstand cryogenic temperatures is also provided. The method involves a new metallization process for coating a selected area of a ceramic object with a thin film of a superconducting material. Finally, a method for assembling an electron beam accelerator cavity utilizing the srf window assembly is provided. The procedure is carried out within an ultra clean room to minimize exposure to particulates which adversely affect the performance of the cavity within the electron beam accelerator.

• Research Organization: Southeastern Universities Research Associations (SURA), Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84ER40150
• Assignee: Southeastern Universities Research Assn., Inc. (Newport News, VA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5610567
• OSTI ID: 870862
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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