Self-field degradation effect in adiabatic conditions

In multifilamentary superconducting composites mutual inductance between the filament give rise to self-field degradation effects. In this paper radial current density redistribution is first examined taking into account the spiral field effect. Then the limits of stability in adiabatic conditions imposed on these composites by self-field degradation are examined and the results of experiments carried out on short samples and non-inductive coils under adiabatic conditions discussed.