Superconducting wire

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2D and 3D models of superconducting wires.

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Additional information

To run the model, open helix.pro with Gmsh.

The model uses an H-formulation and the Gmsh cohomology solver [1][2]. The nonlinear resistivity $\rho=\frac{E_c}{J_c}(\frac{\|\vec{J}\|}{J_c})^{n-1}$ in the superconducting filaments is linearized as in [3].

References

  1. M. Pellikka, S. Suuriniemi, L. Kettunen and C. Geuzaine, Homology and cohomology computation in finite element modeling. SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing 35(5), pp. 1195-1214, 2013.
  2. A. Stenvall, V. Lahtinen and M. Lyly. An H-formulation-based three-dimensional hysteresis loss modelling tool in a simulation including time varying applied field and transport current: the fundamental problem and its solution. Supercond. Sci. Technol. 27 (2014) 104004 (7pp)
  3. A. Kameni, J. Lambrechts, J.-F. Remacle, S. Mezani, F. Bouillaut and C. Geuzaine. Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Computing Induced Fields in Superconducting Materials. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 48(2), pp 591-594, 2012.

Model developed by C. Geuzaine, A. Kameni and A. Stenvall.