WTEC Panel Report on

Electronic Applications of Superconductivity in Japan

John M. Rowell, Panel Chair
Malcolm R. Beasley
Richard W. Ralston

July 1998

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WTEC Staff
Disclaimer
Abstract
Foreword
List of Figures
List of Tables

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

John M. Rowell

• Goals of the Study
• Timing of the Panel Visit to Japan
• The Panel Members
• Planning the Visits and Report
• The Panel Visit to Japan
• The WTEC Workshop
• Acknowledgments
• Reference

2. The Promise of Superconductivity as Viewed in Japan

Malcolm R. Beasley

• Introduction
• The Vision
• The Players
• Comparison with the United States

3. Status of Research on HTS Materials and Thin Films

Malcolm R. Beasley

• Introduction
• Relevant Basic Research
• HTS Materials Science and Thin Film Research
• Specific Trends in Japan and the United States
• Other Materials of Interest
• Reference

4. RF and Microwave Applications

Richard W. Ralston

• Introduction
• R&D Activities in RF/Microwave Superconductivity
• Prototype Devices and Engineering Infrastructure
• The Wireless Market Environment and Investment Strategies
• The HTS Augmentation Concept for Wireless Systems
• Wireless Performance Demands for HTS Devices
• Recent Wireless Technology Demonstrations in Japan
• Subsystem Demonstrations and "Applications Pull"
• Technology for Other "Microwave" Applications
• Summary
• Reference

5. Digital Applications

Richard W. Ralston and Malcom R. Beasley

• Introduction
• LTS Digital Electronics: A 20-Year Perspective
• HTS Digital Electronics: Looking at the Long Term
• Summary
• References

6. SQUID Applications

John M. Rowell

• Introduction
• History of SQUID Technology in the United States and Japan
• Comparison of Today's SQUID Activities in Japan and the United States
• Conclusions

7. Refrigeration and Cryopackaging

John M. Rowell

• Introduction
• The Refrigerator Industry in Japan
• Cryopackaging
• Summary and Conclusions
• References

8. Collaborative SCE Projects in Japan

John M. Rowell

• Introduction
• Overview of Collaborative Projects in Japan and the United States
• SCE Collaborations in Japan
• SCE Collaborations in the United States
• Impacts of the Collaborative Projects
• Summary
• References

9. ISTEC

John M. Rowell

• Introduction
• Organizational Structure and Budgets
• Technical Activities of ISTEC, Phases 1 and 2
• Strengths and Weaknesses of ISTEC as a Large Consortium
• ISTEC's View of Superconductivity Worldwide

APPENDICES

A. Professional Experience of Panelists and Other Team Members

B. Site Reports

• Aisin Seki Co., Ltd.
• Advanced Mobile Telecommunication Technology, Inc. (AMTEL)
• Communications Research Laboratory (CRL)
• Daikin Industries, Ltd.
• Electrotechnical Laboratory (ETL)
• Future Electron Devices Research and Development Association (FED)
• International Superconductivity Tech. Center (ISTEC), Superconductivity Research Lab (SRL)
• Matsushita Central Research Laboratories
• Nagoya University (Professor Hayakawa)
• NEC Tsukuba Research Center, Fundamental Research Laboratories
• Saitama University, Department of Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Itami Research Laboratory
• The University of Tokyo (Professor Kitazawa)
• University of Tokyo, RCAST

G. Glossary

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