Researchers probe the performance of high-temperature superconductor in new DOE study
The next generation of superconducting magnets are getting more powerful every day and have the potential to revolutionize our world. The magic behind these goliath superstars may lie in the high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires that power them.
In a new 2.25-million-dollar U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) study, researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have discovered how to optimize a type of HTS superconducting wire that could one day power next-generation magnets. The findings may lead to new processing techniques to improve performance and lower costs.