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Mini-Review: Investigating the Influence of Target Density on the Properties of YGBCO Superconducting Thin Films

Abstract

Superconducting materials, particularly High-Temperature Superconductors (HTS), have been the subject of intense research due to their promising applications in various fields such as power transmission, scientific instrumentation, and transportation. Among these materials, YttriumGadolinium-Barium-Copper-Oxide (YGBCO) films stand out for their excellent superconducting properties, making them ideal for the development of nextgeneration High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) tapes. A critical factor influencing the quality of these films is the density of the target material used in their preparation. The study conducted by us systematically investigates how variations in the density of YGBCO targets affect the properties of the resulting superconducting thin films. This review will discuss the findings, the importance of target density in thin film growth, and its implications for the production of YGBCO films and tapes.

Xiang Wu, Yijie Li, Linfei Liu

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