Short Course Information:

Introduction to AC losses in Superconductors

dr.ir. Ruben Keijzer, ir. Jurrie Bruggeman

In this short course we aim to introduce you to the rich field of superconductor AC loss. With the growing application of 2G ReBCO coated conductors in electrical machines, a solid understanding of AC loss mechanisms is vital for proper design of their cooling architecture.

The morning program consists of lectures covering the basics of superconductor AC loss in terms of physical mechanisms, measurement techniques and numerical modelling methods.

We will conclude the morning session with a tutorial on the numerical implementation of Brandt’s method to calculate AC loss and current distribution in ReBCO coated conductors.

In the afternoon, a hands-on experimental tutorial will allow you to apply this knowledge in our lab. You will conduct experiments related to measuring the properties of superconductors and you will learn how to set up an electrical AC loss measurement. During your time in our lab, past and present experiments conducted at the University of Twente are also on display with plenty of opportunity for discussion!

N.B. For the morning tutorial session it would be convenient if you bring your own laptop, with either Julia or Matlab installed.