Direct measurement of inter-filament resistance in Nb3Sn multi-filamentary strands

dc.creatorMuzzi, L.
dc.creatorCorato, V.
dc.date2008-12-23
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T12:21:53Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T12:21:53Z
dc.descriptionIn modeling the properties of superconducting multi-filamentary strands, the filament twist pitch and the inter-filament transverse resistivity play a crucial role in the definition of the current transfer length. This affects the AC losses of NbTi strands, or the transport properties of Nb3Sn wires subject to a bending strain. Although the effect of filament twist pitch on the critical current of the strand has been studied, the value of the inter-filament resistance in Nb3Sn strands is still undefined. We have performed a direct measurement of the inter-filament transverse resistance within the cross-section of a Nb3Sn multi-filamentary strand from room temperature to 4.2K. Results have been compared to the inter-filament resistance of a sample on which the outer copper stabilization layer was removed by chemical etching, obtaining interesting indications on the preferential current paths within the wire cross section.
dc.description14 pages, 5 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0812.4463
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0812.4463
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/213476
dc.subjectSuperconductivity
dc.titleDirect measurement of inter-filament resistance in Nb3Sn multi-filamentary strands
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