Abstract:
A method includes locating a defect (202) in a first segment of high temperature superconducting wire (200). A second segment of high temperature superconducting wire (310) is then positioned onto the first segment of high temperature superconducting wire such that the second segment of high temperature superconducting wire overlaps the defect. A path is then created such that current flows through the second segment of high temperature superconducting wire. The first segment of high temperature superconducting wire and second segment of high temperature superconducting wire are then laminated together.