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A 17 T horizontal field cryomagnet with rapid sample change designed for beamline use
Alexander T Holmes1, Gary R Walsh, Elizabeth Blackburn
1School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom. a.t.holmes@bham.ac.uk
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 3, 2012
Summary
A new 17 Tesla cryomagnet enables rapid sample changes for neutron, X-ray, and optical experiments. It offers precise temperature control and low background scattering for advanced materials research.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Experimental Physics
Background:
- Advanced experimental techniques require specialized equipment for precise sample manipulation and environmental control.
- High magnetic fields are crucial for probing quantum phenomena and material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel 17 Tesla cryomagnet system designed for versatile experiments.
- To highlight the system's capabilities for rapid in situ sample exchange and precise temperature control.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a 17 Tesla superconducting cryomagnet.
- Integration of a rapid sample change mechanism.
- Inclusion of a temperature control system (2 K to 300 K) and an optional room temperature insert.
Main Results:
- The cryomagnet facilitates rapid sample turnover, significantly reducing experimental downtime.
- Achieved precise temperature control from below 2 K to 300 K in vacuum.
- Demonstrated very low background scattering due to minimal material in the beam path.
- Enabled fast field ramping and provided wide angular access for experiments.
Conclusions:
- The new 17 T cryomagnet is a powerful tool for neutron, X-ray, and optical spectroscopy.
- Its design offers significant advantages in terms of speed, temperature control, and background reduction for condensed matter research.
