The book develops a comprehensive understanding of the surface impedance of theoxide hightemperature superconductors in comparison with the conventionalsupercon... » 

The book develops a comprehensive understanding of the surface impedance of theoxide hightemperature superconductors in comparison with the conventionalsuperconductor Nb3Sn. Linear and nonlinear microwave responses are treatedseparately both in terms of models theories or numerical approaches and interms of experimental results. The theoretical treatment connects fundamentalaspects of superconductivity to the specific highfrequency properties. Theexperimental data review the state of the art as reported by manyinternational groups. The book describes further the main features ofappropriate preparation handling mounting and refrigeration techniques andfinally discusses possible applications in passive and active microwavedevices. TOCTemperature and frequency dependent surface impedance.Measurements of the surface impedance at linear response. Field and powerdependent surface impedance. Measurements of the surface impedance atnonlinear response. Technology of hightemperature superconducting films anddevices. Passive hightemperature superconducting microwave devices.Technical annex. «