Analysis of Thermal Grooving Effects on Vortex Penetration in Vapor-Diffused Nb3Sn

Eric M. Lechner, Olga Trofimova, Jonathan W. Angle +2

While Nb3Sn theoretically offers better superconducting RF cavity performance (Q0 and Eacc) to Nb at any given temperature, peak RF magnetic fields consistently fall short of the 4…