TY - BOOK AU - Flükiger,René AU - TI - MgB2 superconducting wires: basics and applications T2 - World Scientific series in applications of superconductivity and related phenomena SN - 9789814725583 (hc : alk. paper) U1 - 621.35 23 PY - 2016/// PB - World Scientific KW - High temperature superconductors KW - Magnesium diboride KW - Electric wire KW - Materials N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Cover Halftitle Series Editors Title Copyright Contents Foreword Editor’s Preface List of Contributors 1. Vortex Matter in the Two-band Superconductor MgB2 2a. Synthesis, Substitutions and Properties of MgB2 Single Crystals 2b. Thin Film Deposition and Critical Fields 2c. Nanoscale Disorder in MgB2 Thin Films 2d. Structure-Property Correlation of MgB2 Wires and Tapes 3a. Structure and Properties of Bulk MgB2 3b. The Reactive Liquid Infiltration (RLI) Technique for the Bulk Reaction to MgB2 4a. Processing of Amorphous Nanosize Boron Powder 4b. MgB2 Wires Fabricated Using the Ex Situ Technique 4c. MgB2 Wires by In Situ Technique, Mechanical Alloying 4d. Pressure Effects on Jc of In Situ and Ex Situ Processed MgB2 Wires 4e. Fabrication of MgB2 Wires by Internal Mg Diffusion (IMD) 4f. Development and Properties of Advanced Internal Magnesium Infiltration (AIMI) Processed MgB2 Wires 5a. Material and Conductor Properties Relevant for Applications: A Fundamental Study 5b. AC Losses in MgB2 Wires 5c. Effect of Mechanical Load on Jc of MgB2 Wires 5d. Properties of Irradiated MgB2, Bulk and Wires 6a. MRI Magnets based on MgB2 6b. Bulk MgB2 Permanent Magnets 6c. Applications for very Fine MgB2 Wires 6d. MgB2 Transmission Lines for the Large Hadron Collider 6e. Hydrogen Cooled MgB2 Cables 6f. Wind Generator Projects based on MgB2 Superconductors N2 - MgB2 Superconducting Wires: Basics and Applications The compendium gives a complete overview of the properties of MgB2 (Magnesium Diboride), a superconducting compound with a transition temperature of Tc = 39K, from the fundamental properties to the fabrication of multifilamentary wires and to the presentation of various applications. Written by eminent researchers in the field, this indispensable volume not only discusses superconducting properties of MgB2 compounds, but also describes known preparation methods of thin films and of bulk samples obtained under high pressure methods.A unique selling point of the book is the detailed coverage of various applications based on MgB2, starting with MRI magnets and high current cables, cooled by Helium (He) vapor. High current cables cooled by liquid hydrogen are also highlighted as an interesting alternative due to the shrinking He reserves on earth. Other pertinent subjects comprise permanent magnets, ultrafine wires for space applications and wind generator projects ER -