| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R59335/01 |
| Title: |
The Devlopment of Growth Techniques For High Quality MgB2 Thin Films And Devices. |
| Principal Investigator: |
Blamire, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Materials Science & Metallurgy |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 2001 |
Ends: |
31 October 2002 |
Value (£): |
54,802
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| Materials Characterisation |
Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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Since the discovery of superconductivity in MgB2, there has been very rapid development in the procssing of bulk materials. The progress in thin films has been less rapid, due in part to the extreme sensitivity of the materials to oxidation. The MgB2 system has the potential to offer a combination of the desirable aspects of NbN and YBCO: its operating temperature is potentially in the 20-30K range but its superconducting properties may be as tolerant as Nb to microstructural imperfections without the large anisotropies of the cuprates. In particular the opportunity for a device technology based on polycrystalline thin films which allows high temperature operation seems extremely attractive. We have already successfully fabricated thin films by using an ex-situ post deposition anneal in a reducing, high Mg vapour pressure environment. The purpose of this initial application for the development of MgB2 thin films and devices is to determine whether this optimistic view of the new material id justified, and the primary aim of the project is to develop a reliable deposition process for high quality MgB2 films and to perform measurements of films and simple junction structures which will enable a clear assessment of the potential of the materials.
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