Mapping the critical current density distribution in bulk YBCO superconductors using sequential Gaussian simulation
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.1039, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 1039
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.183223
- Journal Name: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Public Affairs Index, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Keywords: Bulk YBCO, Map of critical current density distribution, Sequential Gaussian simulation (SGS), TSMG/MPMG method
- Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Bulk Y123 samples with different compositions were produced by both the Top-Seeded Melt-Growth (TSMG), with a NdBCO/YBCO/MgO film (300 nm NdBCO with 20 nm YBCO buffer layer on MgO substrate) seed, and Melt-Powder-Melting-Growth (MPMG) methods. Each sample was cut into 21 small specimens after the annealing process. Magnetization measurements of the 15 specimens selected from the symmetrical regions of each cutting sample were performed. All specimens' superconducting transition temperature (Tc) values were determined to be around 92 K from the magnetization-temperature graphs. Based on the extended Bean model, the specimens' critical current densities (Jc) were calculated from the magnetization hysteresis loops. Intermediate value estimation was made with Sequential Gaussian Simulation (SGS) for the unmeasured samples using the Jc values of the measured samples. The Jc distribution maps were obtained throughout each sample for different applied magnetic fields, and the results were compared.