Argon plasma during deposition of the 6 GHz Monocell Copper Cavity with a niobium superconductive thin film (Image: Cristian Pira / INFN-LNL, Italy)
Objectives
- Coordinate and monitor WP15 activities
- Define surface preparation and treatment of substrate used for thin film deposition
- Develop and test new coatings and techniques for superconducting RF cavities
- Define material, thickness and structure to be deposited using various deposition techniques
- Perform various superconductivity evaluation tests on samples of superconducting films
- Coordinate superconducting RF evaluation in three laboratories (HZB, CERN and STFC)
- Define characteristics of technology best able to produce superconducting film for RF cavities.
Tasks
| Task # | Task name | Task leader |
|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | Coordination and Communication | Oleg Malyshev (STFC) |
| 15.2 | Substrate surface preparation | Cristian Pira (INFN) |
| 15.3 | Thin film deposition and analysis | Reza Valizadeh (STFC) |
| 15.4 | Superconductivity evaluation | Oliver Kugeler (HZB) |
WP15 Partners