Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sergio Calatroni, Ruggero Vaglio
Summary: Researchers are considering coating surfaces facing particle beams with high-temperature superconductors to reduce beam coupling impedance in next-generation hadron colliders. They have developed a model to calculate the microwave response of HTS exposed to a strong magnetic field, taking into account the nonlinearity of the pinning potential of the vortex lattice. This model allows for exploring the time-dependent surface impedance and analyzing experimental results obtained using resonators.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wolfgang Weingarten
Summary: Small weak superconducting defects located at the surface, along with proximity and percolation effects, are found to be responsible for various observations in superconducting RF cavities. These include nonconstant Q-values, Q-slope and Q-drop, temperature effects, nitrogen doping, and the influence of external magnetic fields. The findings are confirmed using the Ginzburg-Landau equations.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Patrick Krkotic, Oriol Traver, Nikki Tagdulang, Sergio Calatroni, Juan Manuel O'Callaghan, Montse Pont
Summary: The impact of medium-to-high energy synchrotron radiation on REBCO coated conductors was studied to assess their feasibility for future circular colliders. Long-term irradiation studies and in-situ measurements showed that synchrotron radiation did not permanently alter the critical temperature or surface impedance of the conductors. However, a transient increase in surface impedance was observed, likely due to heat.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nicola Pompeo, Kostiantyn Torokhtii, Andrea Alimenti, Enrico Silva
Summary: The text discusses the estimation of characteristic crossover frequency ν(c) between low and high losses in high frequency applications of superconductors in a dc magnetic field. It highlights the limitations of single-frequency evaluations in underestimating the superconductor surface resistance. A combined analytical and experimental approach is proposed for more accurate estimates of ν(c) and testing the underlying physical model.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
D. Winklehner, A. Adelmann, J. R. Alonso, L. Calabretta, H. Okuno, T. Planche, M. Haj Tahar
Summary: This article reports on the state of research on High-Power Fixed-Field Accelerators (with a focus on cyclotrons) as discussed by international experts during a workshop in 2021. The article evaluates the global inventory of high-power fixed-field accelerators, assesses available beam currents and powers, and discusses their applications in particle physics and industry. It also highlights novel concepts and cutting-edge developments to increase current and relative power, as well as modern computational frameworks for optimizing accelerators and simulations.
JOURNAL OF INSTRUMENTATION
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
LongJin Du, Jianzhong Liu, ZeXu Li, WeiJuan Yang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of surfactant, temperature, particle concentration and particle size on the surface tension of B/JP-10 nanofluid fuels. The results show that the addition of surfactants helps to reduce the surface tension of the nanofluid fuel, while the surface tension is higher than that of pure JP-10 and increases with increasing particle concentration and decreases with increasing particle size. The surface tension of the suspended fuel decreases linearly with increasing temperature in a certain temperature range (10-60 degrees C).
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gianluca Ghigo, Daniele Torsello, Laura Gozzelino, Michela Fracasso, Mattia Bartoli, Cristian Pira, Davide Ford, Giovanni Marconato, Matteo Fretto, Ivan De Carlo, Nicola Pompeo, Enrico Silva
Summary: This study characterizes NbTi films operating at approximately 11 GHz and in DC magnetic fields up to 4 T using the coplanar waveguide resonator technique. It provides quantitative information about the penetration depth, complex impedance, and vortex-motion-induced complex resistivity. This characterization is crucial for the development of radiofrequency cavity technology.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
D. Magano, A. Kumar, M. Kalis, A. Locans, A. Glos, S. Pratapsi, G. Quinta, M. Dimitrijevs, A. Rivoss, P. Bargassa, J. Seixas, A. Ambainis, Y. Omar
Summary: To investigate the nature of matter and its interactions, scientists accelerate particles and collide them inside detectors, generating scattered particles in all directions. By analyzing the signals left by charged particles passing through the detector, the original trajectories can be recovered. As accelerator luminosity increases, leading to more complex collision events, the data analysis task becomes more challenging. Researchers have found that quantum search algorithms can reduce the computational complexity of some routines, providing the first rigorous evidence of a quantum advantage for high-energy physics data processing tasks.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kouki Nakata, Yuichi Ohnuma
Summary: We present a formula for thermal transport in the bulk of Bose systems based on the quantum Boltzmann equation (QBE). By applying the formula to magnons and using a relaxation time approximation, we find that the thermal conductivity of the QBE exhibits different behavior from the conventional Boltzmann equation. The thermal conductivity of the QBE reduces to the Drude type in the limit of the quasiparticle approximation, showing enhancement beyond the conventional thermal transport property.
Article
Thermodynamics
A. M. Beigzadeh, M. R. Rashidian Vaziri, F. Ziaie
Summary: Calorimetric dosimetry through digital holographic interferometry (DHI) is a method for measuring absorbed dose in non-opaque phantoms. A new method based on fringe detection and calibration equations is proposed in this research, showing a mean relative error of 4.8% in estimating total absorbed dose for high-energy electrons in PMMA phantoms.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Barbara Caiffi, Lennard Bender, Andrea Bersani, Stefania Farinon, Arnaud Foussat, Filippo Levi, Franco Mangiarotti, Riccardo Musenich, Daniel Novelli, Alessandra Pampaloni, Emmanuele Ravaioli, Ezio Todesco, Gerard Willering
Summary: The MBRD magnet in the LHC needs to be replaced for the High-Luminosity upgrade. The design features asymmetric coils and aluminum rings to compensate for the repulsive forces between the two apertures. The testing results provide valuable information for the design and behavior prediction of future magnets.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaowen Zhu, Claude Marchand, Olivier Piquet, Michel Desmons
Summary: This article describes and compares two optimized design options for RF linear accelerators with different resonant frequencies. The study shows that neither of the two options is superior, and the choice of operating frequency is mainly determined by the length of the accelerator and RF cost consideration. This research is important for the design of a new high brilliance Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Source (CANS).
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
M. Mentink, K. Sasaki, B. Cure, N. Deelen, A. Dudarev, M. Abe, M. Iio, Y. Makida, T. Okamura, T. Ogitsu, N. Sumi, A. Yamamoto, M. Yoshida, H. Iinuma
Summary: Various superconducting detector solenoids have been developed worldwide for particle physics experiments, with aluminum-stabilized superconductor being the key technology. Advances in coil fabrication technology, such as inner coil winding and quench protection scheme, have accompanied the development of conductor technology. Future big projects, such as ILC, FCC, and CLIC, are currently undergoing detector solenoid design studies based on established technologies. However, concerns arise from the potential loss of key technologies and experiences, as no industrial companies currently have the capacity to manufacture aluminum-stabilized superconductors.
JOURNAL OF INSTRUMENTATION
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Radhika Chauhan, B. D. Indu
Summary: By considering the many-body quantum dynamics, a pairon Green's function and renormalized pairon energy were used to investigate the Fermi surface and superconducting gap properties of the high-Tc superconductor YBa2Cu3O7-δ. The results revealed a V-shaped superconducting gap with nodes along k(x) = +/- k(y) direction. Additionally, a gap equation was derived and found to be consistent with the BCS gap equation, showing a reduced gap ratio in line with high-Tc superconductors.
MODERN PHYSICS LETTERS B
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Wen Hai-Hu
Summary: Superconductivity is achieved through macroscopic phase coherence with Cooper pairs as charge carriers. Different behaviors occur under external magnetic fields, leading to different types of superconductors. Penetration of magnetic flux causes energy dissipation, but introducing defects can restore zero resistance state.
ACTA PHYSICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
D. Bajek, S. Wackerow, D. A. Zanin, L. Baudin, K. Bogdanowicz, E. Garcia-Tabares Valdivieso, S. Calatroni, B. Di Girolamo, M. Sitko, M. Himmerlich, M. Taborelli, P. Chiggiato, A. Abdolvand
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
Anton Saressalo, Andreas Kyritsakis, Flyura Djurabekova, Iaroslava Profatilova, Jan Paszkiewicz, Sergio Calatroni, Walter Wuensch
PHYSICAL REVIEW ACCELERATORS AND BEAMS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sergio Calatroni, Ruggero Vaglio
Summary: Researchers are considering coating surfaces facing particle beams with high-temperature superconductors to reduce beam coupling impedance in next-generation hadron colliders. They have developed a model to calculate the microwave response of HTS exposed to a strong magnetic field, taking into account the nonlinearity of the pinning potential of the vortex lattice. This model allows for exploring the time-dependent surface impedance and analyzing experimental results obtained using resonators.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. J. J. Nivas, M. Valadan, M. Salvatore, R. Fittipaldi, M. Himmerlich, M. Rimoldi, A. Passarelli, E. Allahyari, S. L. Oscurato, A. Vecchione, C. Altucci, S. Amoruso, A. Andreone, S. Calatroni, M. R. Masullo
Summary: The study investigates the use of femtosecond laser surface structuring on copper samples to reduce secondary electron emission. It is found that surface modification with linearly polarized light is more effective in reducing SEY, limiting material ablation, and decreasing the number of redeposited nanoparticles. Moreover, the processed copper can achieve SEY values below unity at certain electron irradiation doses.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Lopez-Cazalilla, F. Djurabekova, F. Granberg, Kenichiro Mizohata, Ana Teresa Perez-Fontenla, Sergio Calatroni, Walter Wuensch
Summary: When a metal surface is exposed to prolonged irradiation with energetic H-, blistering occurs and the mechanism of continuous bubble growth is not fully understood.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
J. Golm, S. Arguedas Cuendis, S. Calatroni, C. Cogollos, B. Dobrich, J. D. Gallego, J. M. Garcia Barcelo, X. Granados, J. Gutierrez, I. G. Irastorza, T. Koettig, N. Lamas, J. Liberadzka-Porret, C. Malbrunot, W. L. Millar, P. Navarro, C. P. A. Carlos, T. Puig, G. J. Rosaz, M. Siodlaczek, G. Telles, W. Wuensch
Summary: The article discusses the axion particle as a candidate for cold dark matter and presents the research on coating cavities with superconducting materials to increase the quality factor in the axion dark matter detection experiment at CERN.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Anton Saressalo, Aarre Kilpelainen, Kenichiro Mizohata, Iaroslava Profatilova, Anton Nolvi, Ivan Kassamakov, Pertti Tikkanen, Sergio Calatroni, Walter Wuensch, Flyura Djurabekova
Summary: High electric fields are crucial in many applications, but the breakdown strength of materials exposed to these fields limits their potential. Cleaning electrode surfaces with O and Ar plasma can significantly reduce impurities and enhance performance under high-voltage pulses.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
P. Krkotic, A. Romanov, N. Tagdulang, G. Telles, T. Puig, J. Gutierrez, X. Granados, S. Calatroni, F. Perez, M. Pont, J. M. O'Callaghan
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility of using high-temperature superconductors for beam screens in future circular colliders. The results show that the surface resistance of REBCO coated conductors is more affected by RF magnetic fields, but still outperforms copper. Additionally, the study demonstrates the possibility of reducing the surface resistance of the vacuum chamber by changing the magnetic field intensity and frequency.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Particles & Fields
A. Alvarez Melcon, S. Arguedas Cuendis, J. Baier, K. Barth, H. Braeuninger, S. Calatroni, G. Cantatore, F. Caspers, J. F. Castel, S. A. Cetin, C. Cogollos, T. Dafni, M. Davenport, A. Dermenev, K. Desch, A. Diaz-Morcillo, B. Doebrich, H. Fischer, W. Funk, J. D. Gallego, J. M. Garcia Barcelo, A. Gardikiotis, J. G. Garza, B. Gimeno, S. Gninenko, J. Golm, M. D. Hasinoff, D. H. H. Hoffmann, I. G. Irastorza, K. Jakovcic, J. Kaminski, M. Karuza, B. Lakic, J. M. Laurent, A. J. Lozano-Guerrero, G. Luzon, C. Malbrunot, M. Maroudas, J. Miralda-Escude, H. Mirallas, L. Miceli, P. Navarro, A. Ozbey, K. Ozbozduman, C. Pena Garay, M. J. Pivovaroff, J. Redondo, J. Ruz, E. Ruiz Choliz, S. Schmidt, M. Schumann, Y. K. Semertzidis, S. K. Solanki, L. Stewart, I Tsagris, T. Vafeiadis, J. K. Vogel, E. Widmann, W. Wuensch, K. Zioutas
Summary: The study presents the results of the Relic Axion Dark-Matter Exploratory Setup (RADES), which is a significant improvement in the search for axion dark matter within a specific mass range. It also demonstrates the feasibility of exploring a wider mass range using similar coherent resonant cavities.
JOURNAL OF HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Alejandro Diaz-Morcillo, Jose Maria Garcia Barcelo, Antonio Jose Lozano Guerrero, Pablo Navarro, Benito Gimeno, Sergio Arguedas Cuendis, Alejandro Alvarez Melcon, Cristian Cogollos, Sergio Calatroni, Babette Doebrich, Juan Daniel Gallego-Puyol, Jessica Golm, Igor Garcia Irastorza, Chloe Malbrunot, Jordi Miralda-Escude, Carlos Pena Garay, Javier Redondo, Walter Wuensch
Summary: This review discusses the work carried out by the RADES group in the past five years, including the development of sensitive detection systems, data acquisition design, and the first experimental run. The future work planned by the RADES group in dipole and solenoid magnets is also presented.
Article
Physics, Applied
D. Fonnesu, A. Baris, S. Calatroni, L. Lain Amador, S. Pfeiffer, G. Rosaz, M. Bonura, C. Senatore
Summary: In the Future Circular Collider Study, the development of thin-film coated superconducting radio-frequency copper cavities represents a major challenge. This study presents a method for producing seamless niobium-coated copper cavities through electroforming. The method avoids complex chemical treatments and delivers well performing niobium films on a copper substrate.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
G. T. Telles, A. Romanov, S. Calatroni, X. Granados, T. Puig, J. Gutierrez
Summary: In order to maintain beam stability in the future circular collider study, a RE(=Y, Gd, Eu)Ba2Cu3O7-x high-temperature superconductor was proposed as a low-surface impedance coating for the beam screen. However, persistent currents in the superconductor can degrade magnetic field homogeneity, endangering beam trajectory stability. To counteract this, a highly conductive hybrid coating made of Cu and REBa2Cu3O7-x was explored. This hybrid coating reduces surface impedance compared to pure copper, while maintaining high magnetic field quality.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
P. Krkotic, N. D. Tagdulang, S. Calatroni, J. M. O'callaghan, M. Pont
Summary: The Future Circular Collider study explores the use of 16 T superconducting dipoles and REBCO-coated conductors to improve the performance of the beam screen, resulting in lower resistive wall impedance in high-energy collisions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jijil JJ. Nivas, Meilin Hu, Mohammadhassan Valadan, Marcella Salvatore, Rosalba Fittipaldi, Marcel Himmerlich, Elena Bez, Martino Rimoldi, Andrea Passarelli, Stefano L. Oscurato, Antonio Vecchione, Carlo Altucci, Salvatore Amoruso, Antonello Andreone, Sergio Calatroni, Maria Rosaria Masullo
Summary: One of the main limitations for future high-performance accelerators operating with positively charged particles is the formation of an electron-cloud inside the beam vacuum chamber, giving rise to instabilities. The laser-induced periodic structure formation on Cu surfaces has been demonstrated as a promising process to reduce SEY. This study reveals the fundamental role of LIPSS treatments to enable surface treatment in large-scale accelerator installations, where particle-free components are desired, and paves the way to potential future applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michal Haubner, Patrick Krkotic, Catarina Serafim, Valentine Petit, Vincent Baglin, Sergio Calatroni, Bernard Henrist, Artur Romanov, Teresa Puig, Joffre Gutierrez
Summary: Particle accelerators with superconducting magnets use a beam screen liner to extract heat and prevent it from reaching the magnets. The beam screen surface is typically made of high-conductivity copper and provides low impedance, low electron-cloud effect, and low dynamic pressure rise. High-temperature superconductors (HTSs), specifically REBCO-CCs, are being considered to decrease the beam screen impedance and allow operation at lower temperatures. Qualification of REBCO-CCs under accelerator-like conditions is necessary. The SEY and ESD of REBCO-CCs were measured at cryogenic temperatures, showing comparable energy and dose dependencies to technical-grade metals.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)