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Low RF Loss DC Conductive Ceramic for High Power Input Coupler Windows for SRF Cavities

Abstract

Euclid Techlabs, LLC is developing a low RF loss/DC conductive MgTi ceramics for high power input coupler windows for SRF cavities, under DOE SBIR phase II grant DE-SC0017150. JLab was subcontracted to: fabricate two 500 kW capable pre-stressed coaxial windows; provide an RF testing fixture, and test the window with low power and high power RF. This collaboration helped to develop a better material for high power RF windows, with low RF loss and less prone to arcing, with the potential to improve the state of the art high power RF window performance.

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Kanareykin, Alexei, Guo, Jiquan. 2024-01-30. Low RF Loss DC Conductive Ceramic for High Power Input Coupler Windows for SRF Cavities. https://doi.org/10.2172/2371633

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