Abstract
A laser furnace (LF) apparatus, which applies laser irradiation to the surface of a material while it is moving inside a high temperature roller furnace, has been recently patented and demonstrated unprecedented potential in the development of ceramic materials. This apparatus has been used in this study to texture Bi-2212 bulk samples in planar geometries with dimensions of several centimeters. The process can be scaled-up to dimensions that could be interesting from a technological point of view. The influence of laser emission and furnace processing parameters, as well as the application of an electrical current, has been studied to define parameters which yield an improvement of the superconducting properties. These studies have also been initiated in Gd-123 bulk samples, analyzing the changes that a LF treatment is able to induce in their microstructure using an infiltration approach.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
