IPAC2013 - List of Authors (Kelley, M.J.)

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Parameter Optimization for Laser Polishing of Niobium for SRF Applications

2498

L. Zhao, M.J. Kelley
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, USA
M.J. Kelley, J.M. Klopf, C.E. Reece
JLAB, Newport News, Virginia, USA

Surface smoothness is critical to the performance of SRF cavities. As laser technology has been widely applied to metal machining and surface treatment, we are encouraged to use it on niobium as an alternative to the traditional wet polishing process where aggressive chemicals are involved. In this study, we describe progress toward smoothing by optimizing laser parameters on BCP treated niobium surfaces. Results show that microsmoothing of the surface without ablation is achievable.

Poster WEPWO087 [1.683 MB]

Paper	Title	Page
WEPWO087	Parameter Optimization for Laser Polishing of Niobium for SRF Applications	2498
	L. Zhao, M.J. Kelley The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, USA M.J. Kelley, J.M. Klopf, C.E. Reece JLAB, Newport News, Virginia, USA
	Surface smoothness is critical to the performance of SRF cavities. As laser technology has been widely applied to metal machining and surface treatment, we are encouraged to use it on niobium as an alternative to the traditional wet polishing process where aggressive chemicals are involved. In this study, we describe progress toward smoothing by optimizing laser parameters on BCP treated niobium surfaces. Results show that microsmoothing of the surface without ablation is achievable.
	Poster WEPWO087 [1.683 MB]