Experimental techniques for low-temperature measurements : cryostat design, material properties, and superconductor critical-current testing / Jack W. Ekin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ekin, J. W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Low temperatures--Measurement.

Low temperatures.

Low temperatures--Instruments.

Low temperature research.

Superconductors.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 673 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.

Summary:

Written in an accessible and readable style, the book provides a truly integrated, step-by-step approach to the design and construction of low-temperature measurement apparatus. It presents a practical perspective of heat transfer, materials selection, construction techniques, wiring, thermometry, sample mounting, and electrical contacts, and recent developments in superconductor data analysis and scaling theory. The graphs, clear examples, and seventy appendixdata tables are a treasure trove of practical information.

Contents:

Intro

CONTENTS

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CONTACT INFORMATION

DISCLAIMER

PART I: CRYOSTAT DESIGN AND MATERIALS SELECTION

1 Introduction to Measurement Cryostats and Cooling Methods

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Cryogenic liquids

1.3 Introduction to measurement cryostats

1.4 Examples of measurement cryostats and cooling methods-low transport current ((omitted) 1 A)

1.5 Examples of measurement cryostats and cooling methods-high transport current ((omitted) 1 A)

1.6 Addenda: safety and cryogen handling

1.7 References

2 Heat Transfer at Cryogenic Temperatures

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Heat conduction through solids

2.3 Heat conduction through gases (and liquids)

2.4 Radiative heat transfer

2.5 Heat conduction across liquid/solid interfaces

2.6 Heat conduction across solid/solid interfaces

2.7 Heat conduction across solid/gas interfaces

2.8 Other heat sources

2.9 Examples of heat-transfer calculation

2.10 References

3 Cryostat Construction

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Material selection for cryostat parts

3.3 Joining techniques

3.4 Construction example for a basic dipper probe

3.5 Sizing of parts for mechanical strength

3.6 Mechanical motion at cryogenic temperature

3.7 Vacuum techniques and seals for cryogenic use

3.8 Addenda: high and ultrahigh vacuum techniques

3.9 References

4 Wiring and Connections

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Wire selection

4.3 Insulation selection

4.4 Heat sinks for instrumentation leads

4.5 Solder connections

4.6 Sensitive dc voltage leads: techniques for minimizing thermoelectric voltages

4.7 Vacuum electrical lead-throughs

4.8 Radio-frequency coaxial cables

4.9 High-current leads

4.10 Flexible current leads

4.11 References

5 Temperature Measurement and Control.

5.1 Thermometer selection (1-300 K)

5.2 Selection of thermometers for use in high magnetic fields

5.3 Thermometer installation and measurement procedures

5.4 Controlling temperature

5.5 Addendum: reference compendium of cryogenic-thermometer properties and application techniques

5.6 References

6 Properties of Solids at Low Temperatures

6.1 Specific heat and thermal diffusivity

6.2 Thermal expansion/contraction

6.3 Electrical resistivity

6.4 Thermal conductivity

6.5 Magnetic susceptibility

6.6 Mechanical properties

6.7 References

PART II: ELECTRICAL TRANSPORT MEASUREMENTS: SAMPLE HOLDERS AND CONTACTS

7 Sample Holders

7.1 General principles for sample-holder design

7.2 Four-lead and two-lead electrical transport measurements

7.3 Bulk sample holders

7.4 Thin-film sample holders

7.5 Addenda

7.6 References

8 Sample Contacts

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Definition of specific contact resistivity and values for practical applications

8.3 Contact techniques for high-current superconductors

8.4 Contact techniques for film superconductors

8.5 Example calculations of minimum contact area

8.6 Spreading-resistance effect in thin contact pads and example calculations

8.7 References

PART III: SUPERCONDUCTOR CRITICAL-CURRENT MEASUREMENTS AND DATA ANALYSIS

9 Critical-Current Measurements

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Instrumentation

9.3 Measurement procedures

9.4 Examples of critical-current measurement cryostats

9.5 References

10 Critical-Current Data Analysis

10.1 Practical critical-current definitions

10.2 Current-transfer correction

10.3 Magnetic-field dependence of critical current

10.4 Temperature dependence of critical current

10.5 Strain-induced changes in the critical current.

10.6 Transformation method for simplified application of scaling relations

10.7 Unified strain-and-temperature scaling law and transformations

10.8 References

Appendixes: Data handbook of materials properties and cryostat design

INDEX

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4356-0684-1

9786611160388

0-19-171771-1

1-281-16038-5

0-19-152469-7

9780191524691

0191524697

OCLC:

66392718