Simulations of $Nb_{3}Sn$ Layer RF Field Limits Due to Thermal Impedance

Abstract

$Nb_{3}Sn$ performance in RF fields is limited to fields far below its superheating critical field. Poor thermal conductivity of $Nb_{3}Sn$ has been speculated to be the reason behind this limit. In order to better understand the contribution of $Nb_{3}Sn$ thermal conductivity to its RF performance, we simulated numerically with Matlab program*(based on SRIMP and HEAT codes) the limiting fields under different realistic conditions. Our simulations indicate that limiting fields observed presently in the experiments with RF fields cannot be explained by the thermal impedance of $Nb_{3}Sn$ alone. The results change significantly in the presence of higher losses due to extrinsic mechanisms.