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Background:

  • Achieving and maintaining sub-Kelvin temperatures is critical for advanced scientific research.
  • Rotating platforms present unique challenges for cryogenic systems due to motion and vibration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test a novel cryogenic system capable of operating at sub-Kelvin temperatures on a rotating platform.
  • To evaluate the performance and stability of the cryogenic system under continuous rotation.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of a helium sorption cooler and a pulse tube cooler within a cryostat mounted on a rotating table.
  • Utilization of rotary-joint connectors for seamless electricity and helium gas circulation.
  • Performance testing including cool-down tests at 20 rpm and continuous monitoring over four weeks.

Main Results:

  • The cryogenic system successfully achieved a temperature of 0.23 K.
  • A holding time exceeding 24 hours was maintained, meeting catalog specifications.
  • A minimal performance difference (few percent) was observed between rotating and non-rotating states.

Conclusions:

  • The developed cryogenic system reliably achieves sub-Kelvin conditions on a rotating platform.
  • The system's performance is stable and suitable for most scientific applications requiring low temperatures in motion.
  • This technology offers a valuable solution for specialized scientific instrumentation on rotating setups.