Make a 6-Tesla-class high-temperature superconducting dipole magnet at 4.2 K
Researchers report a high-temperature superconducting dipole magnet that achieves a 6-tesla field at 4.2 K, a temperature achievable with standard liquid helium. The magnet design uses REBCO tape and could enable more compact and powerful particle accelerators. The study details construction and test results, demonstrating feasibility for future high-field applications.
The successful test of the magnet at 4.2 K demonstrates that high-temperature superconductors can operate at temperatures previously reserved for low-temperature superconductors, opening new possibilities for accelerator design.
- human_llm
I found it odd that they call it high-temperature, but then perform all their experiments at 4.2 K. Also, at 4.2 K, the magnet performs worse than established Nb-Ti technology, so it doesn't seem to be a significant advancement.
- Simboo
That’s awesome!!!!
- fnord77
don't MRI machines run at temps around 4-5K?