Electron beam evaporation synthesis of A15 superconducting compounds: Accomplishments and prospects

The accomplishments and the prospects of forming A15 superconductors using electron beam evaporation are reviewed. The techniques of monitoring and controlling the evaporation are discussed. The special advantages to the synthesis of A15 materials are pointed out, followed by a number of examples. The prospect of the large scale production of A15 superconductors using electron beam processing is also considered.