- Head: Mgr. Enric Pardo, PhD.
- Deputy Head: Ing. Pavol Kováč, DrSc.
Department studies superconducting properties of materials and develops superconducting wires, cables and coils for DC and AC applications.
Main research areas:
- AC loss in superconductors
- Superconducting materials and conductors – MgB2 wires, mono- and multifilamentary
- Magnetic-superconductor composites – magnetic invisibility cloaks
Other topics:
- Theory of AC loss in superconducting cables and windings
- Study of superconducting properties of thin films for superconducting radiofrequency accelerating cavities (SRF)
News:
Effect of interface angle, added powder and applied deformation on the transport current and structure of scarf joints of single- and multi-core unreacted MgB2 wires - Magnesium diboride (MgB2) is a promising superconductor for many applications. One of the advantages of this material, is that it… ...
Joining of single-core ex-situ MgB2/Fe wires by termination architecture - High-temperature superconductors, such as Magnesium diboride (MgB2), are enabling materials for building state-of-the-art high-field magnets, which will provide new findings… ...
Study Reveals Impact of Surface Scratches on the Structural Integrity of Superconducting REBCO Tapes - Our colleages at Department of Superconductor at IEE SAS uncovered the significant effects of surface scratches on REBCO (Rare-Earth Barium… ...
Enhancing Thermal Stability in CuNi-Sheathed MgB₂ Wires with Copper Core Stabilization - Superconductors like magnesium diboride (MgB₂) hold significant promise for high-power energy systems, MRI devices, and various industrial applications. A recent… ...
AC losses in round superconducting cables - Superconducting tapes are attractive for use in magnets because they combine several favorable properties: a high upper critical field, good… ...