Hidden features in (Bi,Pb)-2223 granular superconductors

The aim of this review is to give a summary of some hidden features related to penetration, trapping, and relaxation of the magnetic flux in (Bi,Pb)-2223 granular superconductors. The discussion is based on experimental and theoretical results obtained in samples prepared under different conditions...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Hernández-Wolpez, M., Martínez-Guerra, E., Jardim, R.F., Muné, P.
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2016
Country:México
Institution:UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO
Repository:Revista Mexicana de Física
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.rmf.smf.mx:article/393
Online Access:https://rmf.smf.mx/ojs/index.php/rmf/article/view/393
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:(Bi
Pb)-2223 superconductors
superconducting levels
magnetic flux-trapped
nanometer AlO addition
microstructure
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Summary:The aim of this review is to give a summary of some hidden features related to penetration, trapping, and relaxation of the magnetic flux in (Bi,Pb)-2223 granular superconductors. The discussion is based on experimental and theoretical results obtained in samples prepared under different conditions and by different research groups. Fundamental concepts such as granularity and grain boundaries (GB), superconducting levels, types of vortices, and microstructural characteristics of (Bi,Pb)-Sr-Ca-Cu-O superconductors are invoked for supporting the discussion. As conclusions we focus on the main insufficiencies in the treatment and understanding of the phenomena mentioned above. We also propose some experiments for improving the understanding of the general physical features of granular superconductors.