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Stationary states and dynamics of superconducting thin films

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    Abstract

    The Ginzburg-Landau (GL) theory is a celebrated tool for theoretical modelling of superconductors [1]. We elaborate on different partial differential equations (PDEs) and boundary conditions for GL theory, formulated within the finite element method (FEM) [2]. Examples of PDEs for the calculation of stationary states with the GL equation and with the time-dependent GL equation are given. Moreover we study real time evolution with the so called Schrödinger-GL equation [3]. For simplicity we here present numerical data for a twodimensional rectangular geometry, but we emphasize that our FEM formulation can handle complex geometries also in a three-dimensional superconducting structure. To include external currents in our modelling we discuss the role of the boundary conditions for the external magnetic field [4]. Finally we show results for the pinning of vortices with controlled impurities.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2011
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event7th International Conference on Vortex Matter in Nanostructured Superconductors - Rhodes, Greece
    Duration: 10 Sept 201117 Sept 2011

    Conference

    Conference7th International Conference on Vortex Matter in Nanostructured Superconductors
    Country/TerritoryGreece
    CityRhodes
    Period10/09/201117/09/2011

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