3 papers
physics.acc-ph2024
Latest Development of Electropolishing Optimization for 650 MHz Niobium Cavity
V. Chouhan, D. Bice, D. Burk +15
Electropolishing (EP) of 1.3 GHz niobium superconducting RF cavities is conducted to achieve a desired smooth and contaminant-free surface that yields good RF performance. Achievin…
physics.acc-ph2023
Visual, Optical and Replica Inspections: Surface Preparation of 650 MHz NB Cavity for PIP-II Linac
V. Chouhan, D. Bice, D. Burk +2
Surface preparation of niobium superconducting RF cavities is a critical step for achieving good RF performance under the superconducting state. Surface defect, roughness, and cont…
physics.acc-ph2023
Improving Nb3Sn Cavity Performance Using Centrifugal Barrel Polishing
Eric Viklund, David N. Seidman, David Burk +1
In this study we will show a new method of polishing for Nb3Sn cavities known as centrifugal barrel polishing (CBP). Using this method, Nb3Sn coated samples are polished to a surfa…