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Overview

Tim Coombs is affiliated with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Their research spans across multiple fields with significant contributions in engineering and physics and astronomy, focusing particularly on condensed matter physics and electrical and electronic engineering. They have also explored biomedical engineering, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, and control and systems engineering.

Their main areas of study include:

  • Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
  • Superconducting Materials and Applications
  • Frequency Control in Power Systems
  • HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
  • Superconductivity in MgB2 and Alloys
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials

Tim Coombs has published research predominantly in venues related to superconductivity and applied superconducting technologies. Frequent publication venues include:

  • IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
  • Superconductor Science and Technology
  • Materials
  • Physica C Superconductivity
  • IEEE Access

Their recent papers reflect the focus on high-temperature superconductors and related electromagnetic modeling, including:

  • "Review of the AC loss computation for HTS using H formulation" (2020) in Superconductor Science and Technology
  • "Overview of H-Formulation: A Versatile Tool for Modeling Electromagnetics in High-Temperature Superconductor Applications" (2020) in IEEE Access
  • "A temperature-dependent multilayer model for direct current carrying HTS coated-conductors under perpendicular AC magnetic fields" (2020) in Superconductor Science and Technology
  • "Roadmap on artificial intelligence and big data techniques for superconductivity" (2023) in Superconductor Science and Technology
  • "Advancements in dynamic characteristics analysis of superconducting electrodynamic suspension systems: Modeling, experiment, and optimization" (2024) in Superconductivity

Tim Coombs has collaborated frequently with a core group of coauthors, including:

  • Boyang Shen
  • Jintao Hu
  • Luning Hao
  • Adil Shah
  • Jiabin Yang

In addition to journal publications, Coombs has contributed to book publications, notably with Springer Science+Business Media on "Recent Advances in Sustainable Energy and Intelligent Systems" published in 2021.

Best Publications

  • Numerical solution of critical state in superconductivity by finite element software

    Z Hong;A M Campbell;T A Coombs

  • Overview of H -Formulation: A Versatile Tool for Modeling Electromagnetics in High-Temperature Superconductor Applications

    Boyang Shen;Francesco Grilli;Tim Coombs

  • 3D modeling of high-Tc superconductors by finite element software

    Min Zhang;T A Coombs

  • Review of the AC Loss Computation for HTS using the H-formulation.

    Boyang Shen;Francesco Grilli;Tim Coombs

  • Mechanism of a high-Tc superconducting flux pump: Using alternating magnetic field to trigger flux flow

    Jianzhao Geng;T. A. Coombs

  • Study of second generation, high-temperature superconducting coils: Determination of critical current

    Min Zhang;Jae-Ho Kim;Sastry Pamidi;Michal Chudy

  • An improved FEM model for computing transport AC loss in coils made of RABiTS YBCO coated conductors for electric machines

    Mark D Ainslie;Victor M Rodriguez-Zermeno;Zhiyong Hong;Weijia Yuan

  • Power dissipation in HTS coated conductor coils under the simultaneous action of AC and DC currents and fields

    Boyang Shen;Chao Li;Jianzhao Geng;Xiuchang Zhang

  • Behavior of bulk high-temperature superconductors of finite thickness subjected to crossed magnetic fields: Experiment and model

    Ph. Vanderbemden;Z. Hong;T. A. Coombs;S. Denis

  • Origin of DC voltage in type II superconducting flux pumps: field, field rate of change, and current density dependence of resistivity

    Jianzhao Geng;K Matsuda;L Fu;J-F Fagnard

  • Superconducting magnetic bearings for energy storage flywheels

    T. Coombs;A.M. Campbell;R. Storey;R. Weller

  • Numerical Modelling of AC Loss in Coated Conductors by Finite Element Software Using H Formulation

    Z. Hong;T. A. Coombs

  • A model for calculating the AC losses of second-generation high temperature superconductor pancake coils

    Weijia Yuan;A M Campbell;T A Coombs

  • New application of temperature-dependent modelling of high temperature superconductors: Quench propagation and pulse magnetization

    Min Zhang;Koichi Matsuda;T. A. Coombs

  • Alternating current loss of second-generation high-temperature superconducting coils with magnetic and non-magnetic substrate

    Min Zhang;J. Kvitkovic;Jae Ho Kim;C. H. Kim

  • A temperature-dependent multilayer model for direct current carrying HTS coated-conductors under perpendicular AC magnetic fields

    Jun Ma;Jun Ma;Jianzhao Geng;Wan Kan Chan;Justin Schwartz;Justin Schwartz

  • System Studies of the Superconducting Fault Current Limiter in Electrical Distribution Grids

    Lin Ye;M. Majoros;T. Coombs;A.M. Campbell

  • Review of the AC loss computation for HTS using H formulation

    Boyang Shen;Francesco Grilli;Tim Coombs

  • The design, magnetization and control of a superconducting permanent magnet synchronous motor

    Y Jiang;R Pei;W Xian;Z Hong

  • Experimental and numerical study of a YBCO pancake coil with a magnetic substrate

    Min Zhang;J. Kvitkovic;S. V. Pamidi;T. A. Coombs

  • A numerical method to estimate AC loss in superconducting coated conductors by finite element modelling

    Z Hong;Q Jiang;R Pei;A M Campbell

  • An Overview of Flux Pumps for HTS Coils

    Tim Coombs;Jianzhao Geng;Lin Fu;Koichi Matsuda

Frequent Co-Authors

Weijia Yuan
Weijia Yuan University of Strathclyde
Francesco Grilli
Francesco Grilli Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Youguang Guo
Youguang Guo University of Technology Sydney
J.E. Evetts
J.E. Evetts University of Cambridge
Jianguo Zhu
Jianguo Zhu University of Sydney
Xinzhou Dong
Xinzhou Dong Tsinghua University
Md. Rabiul Islam
Md. Rabiul Islam University of Wollongong
Li Ren
Li Ren South China University of Technology
Xavier Obradors
Xavier Obradors Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
David C. Larbalestier
David C. Larbalestier Florida State University

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