Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Kyuil Cho, Physics
Document Type
Poster
Event Date
4-11-2025
Abstract
We studied the effect of 600 keV proton irradiation on thin film cuprate superconductors. A 650 nm thick TBCCO-2212 sample was subjected to a series of proton irradiations totaling a fluence of 5.2 x 10^16 protons/cm^2. Superconducting critical temperature (Tc) was decreased from 100 K towards zero Kelvin, and the normal state resistivity increased accordingly. The rate of Tc reduction to resistivity increase will be used to discuss the fundamental properties of the superconductor.
Recommended Citation
Repository citation: Harrison, Trevor; Fogt, Joseph; Miles, Nolan; and Weeda, Hope, "Investigation of Tc Change Due to Proton Irradiation in TBCCO Superconductors" (2025). 24th Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2025). Paper 5.
https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/curca_24/5
April 11, 2025. Copyright © 2025 Hope College, Holland, Michigan.
Comments
Research reported in this publication was supported in part by funding provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), under award number 80NSSC20M0124, Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC).
Title on poster differs from abstract booklet. Poster title: Investigation of Tc change due to 600 keV proton irradiation in TBCCO superconductors