3 papers
physics.acc-ph2026
Improving the performance of mid-T baked niobium cavities through post-bake surface treatment
V. Chouhan, D. Bice, A. Cravatta +7
The Medium temperature (mid-T) baking of niobium superconducting radio-frequency cavities at 300 350  C in a vacuum furnace is known to enhance the quality factor (Q₀).…
physics.acc-ph2025
Performance Enhancement of Medium-Temperature Baked Niobium SRF Cavity by Surface Contamination Removal
V. Chouhan, D. Bice, A. Cravatta +5
Medium temperature (mid-T) baking, typically conducted at 300 350 C, enhances the quality factor of niobium (Nb) superconducting radio frequency cavities. High vacuum furnace bakin…
physics.acc-ph2024
Excellent performance of 650 MHz single-cell niobium cavity after electropolishing
V. Chouhan, D. Bice, A. Cravatta +6
Electropolishing process and cathodes have undergone modification and optimization for both low- and high-beta 650 MHz five-cell niobium cavities for PIP-II. Cavities treated with…