Impact of geometry on flux trapping and the related surface resistance in a superconducting cavity

In order to minimize the surface resistance in superconducting cavities, a deeper understanding of residual resistance due to trapped magnetic flux is necessary. For that purpose, a combined temperature and magnetic field mapping system is employed to map magnetic flux trapped in a superconducting cavity, and the related increase in surface resistance. By cooling down a 1.3 GHz TESLA single cell cavity several times with externally applied static magnetic fields with different orientations with respect to the cavity, a statement can be made about how the angle between the applied magnetic field and the cavity's surface affects flux trapping, and surface resistance. For example, a significantly higher increase in surface resistance is observed when the applied magnetic field is perpendicular to the cavity's surface compared to when it is parallel.