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Superconducting 7 T wiggler for LSU CAMD
V M Borovikov1, B Craft, M G Fedurin
1Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|July 21, 2004
Summary
A superconducting wiggler magnet achieved a 7.2 T field after testing. This high-field magnet is being fabricated for installation onto a storage ring.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Superconducting magnets are crucial for particle accelerators.
- High magnetic fields enable advanced research capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the fabrication and testing of a 7 Tesla (T) superconducting wiggler magnet.
- To detail the installation process for a storage ring.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a superconducting wiggler magnet through a collaborative effort.
- Testing of the magnet within a bath cryostat.
- Monitoring performance through multiple quench cycles.
Main Results:
- Successful fabrication of the superconducting wiggler magnet.
- Achieved a maximum magnetic field of 7.2 T after six quench events.
- Demonstrated magnet stability and performance.
Conclusions:
- The 7 T superconducting wiggler magnet has been successfully tested.
- The magnet is ready for installation onto the storage ring.
- The collaboration between Budker INP and LSU CAMD is progressing well.