3 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2025
Analysis of Niobium Electropolishing Using a Generalized Distribution of Relaxation Times Method
Eric Viklund, Vijay Chouhan, Davida Smith +3
Using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, we have devised a method of sensing the microscopic surface conditions on the surface of niobium as it is undergoing an electrochemica…
physics.acc-ph2024
Healing Gradient Degradation in Nb3Sn SRF Cavities Using a Recoating Method
Eric Viklund, David N. Seidman, Brad M. Tennis +2
Despite having advantageous superconducting properties, Nb3Sn superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities still have practical challenges compared to Nb SRF cavities due to the b…
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…