ISSN:
1089-7550
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
We have calculated the initial magnetization curves and hysteresis loops for hard type-II superconductors based on the exponential-law model, Jc(Hi) =k exp(−||Hi||/H0), where k and H0 are constants. After discussing the general behavior of penetrated supercurrents in an infinitely long column specimen, we define a general cross-sectional shape based on two equal circles of radius a, which can be rendered into a circle, a rectangle, or many other shapes. With increasing parameter p (=ka/H0), the computed M-H curves show obvious differences with those computed from Kim's model and approach the results of a simple infinitely narrow square pulse Jc(Hi). For high-Tc superconductors, our results can be applied to the study of the magnetic properties and the critical-current density of single crystals, as well as to the determination of the intergranular critical-current density from magnetic measurements.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.345355
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