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Impact of Neutron Irradiation on Superconductor Lifetimes

Neutron irradiation significantly reduces the critical current density of REBCO tapes, potentially limiting their operational lifetime. Traditional ex-situ irradiation tests may have underestimated this effect. The oxygen lattice in superconductors can be easily disordered by neutron flux, affecting superconductivity.

Science, Physics, Nuclear Physics