Finite-element simulations of field and current distributions in multifilamentary superconducting films

Abstract

We present a finite-element model for computing current and field distributions in multifilamentary superconducting thin films subjected to simultaneous effects of a transport ac current and a perpendicularly applied dc field. The model is implemented in the finite-element software package COMSOL Multiphysics and this solves Maxwell equations using a highly nonlinear resistivity to describe electrical superconducting characteristics. The time-dependent magnetic flux, current distributions, and ac losses are studied for different distances between filaments. We find that increasing the interfilamentary distance affects the transport and screening current distributions, reducing both the magnetic coupling and ac losses.