Development of Wind-and-React Bi-2212 Accelerator Magnet Technology

We report on the progress in our R&D program, targeted to develop the technology for the application of Bi{sub 2}Sr{sub 2}CaCu{sub 2}O{sub x} (Bi-2212) in accelerator magnets. The program uses subscale coils, wound from insulated cables, to study suitable materials, heat treatment homogeneity, stability, and effects of magnetic field and thermal and electro-magnetic loads. We have addressed material and reaction related issues and report on the fabrication, heat treatment, and analysis of subscale Bi-2212 coils. Such coils can carry a current on the order of 5000 A and generate, in various support structures, magnetic fields from 2.6 to 9.9 T. Successful coils are therefore targeted towards a hybrid Nb{sub 3}Sn-HTS magnet which will demonstrate the feasibility of Bi-2212 for accelerator magnets, and open a new magnetic field realm, beyond what is achievable with Nb{sub 3}Sn

Design and performance of an eight pole resistive magnet for softx-ray magnetic dichroism measurements

To take full advantage of the strengths of soft x-ray magnetic dichroism (XMD) measurements for the detailed and quantitative characterization of multi-element magnetic materials, we developed an eight pole electromagnet that provides magnetic fields up to 0.9 T in any direction relative to the incoming x-ray beam. The setup allows us to measure magnetic circular and linear dichroism spectra as well as to thoroughly study magnetization reversal processes with very high precision. Design constraints and system optimization for maximum peak field are discussed. The predicted current-field relation is in excellent agreement with experimental findings. A brief discussion of the key technical difficulties in developing a similar superconducting device with peak fields of 5 T and ramping rates suitable for point-by-point full field reversal in an XMD experiment is presented

Design and performance of an eight pole resistive magnet for soft x-ray magnetic dichroism measurements

To take full advantage of the strengths of soft x-ray magnetic dichroism (XMD) measurements for the detailed and quantitative characterization of multi-element magnetic materials, we developed an eight pole electromagnet that provides magnetic fields up to 0.9 T in any direction relative to the incoming x-ray beam. The setup allows us to measure magnetic circular and linear dichroism spectra as well as to thoroughly study magnetization reversal processes with very high precision. Design constraints and system optimization for maximum peak field are discussed. The predicted current-field relation is in excellent agreement with experimental findings. A brief discussion of the key technical difficulties in developing a similar superconducting device with peak fields of 5 T and ramping rates suitable for point-by-point full field reversal in an XMD experiment is presented

Octupole magnet for soft X ray magnetic dichroism experiments: Design and performance

An octupole magnet endstation for soft x-ray magnetic dichroism measurements has been developed at the Advanced Light Source. The system consists of an eight pole electromagnet that surrounds a small vacuum chamber. The magnet provides fields up to 0.9 T that can be applied in any direction relative to the incoming x-ray beam. High precision magnetic circular and linear dichroism spectra can be obtained reversing the magnetic field for each photon energy in an energy scan. Moreover, the field dependence of all components of the magnetization vector can be studied in detail by choosing various angles of x-ray incidence while keeping the relative orientation of magnetic field and sample fixed

Materials for Very High Field Dipole Magnets

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Measurements of the Strain Dependence of Critical Current of Commercial REBCO Tapes at 15 T Between 4.2 and 40 K for High Field Magnets

Interest for high magnetic fields (>16 T) for applications in high energy physics (HEP) and fusion machines, requires the development of high current cables capable to withstand the large forces, mechanical and electromagnetic, experienced during manufacturing and operations. The critical current (Ic) of REBCO tapes depends on strain, magnetic fields, and operational temperatures. Understanding how these parameters affect the Ic of the conductor will be critical to develop robust high-current REBCO cables. However, there are limited reports on the strain dependence of Ic, in particular at high fields and elevated temperatures relevant for future high-field compact fusion reactor magnets. We present Ic of commercial REBCO tapes measured as a function of compressive and tensile strain (between-0.6% and +0.65%) at high magnetic fields (12 and 15 T) and different temperatures (within 4.2-40 K). Results at 4.2 and 20 K showed less than 5% reduction in the normalized Ic at high strain, while a stronger strain dependence was observed at 40 K. Samples tested at 12 T and 4.2 K showed similar strain dependence as 15 T and 4.2 K. In all tested conditions, the tape experienced reversible Ic reduction in both tension and compression. Finite element analysis was used to predict the residual thermal strain accumulated in the REBCO layer prior of testing to account for the effect of the cooldown. A method was also developed to account for the current sharing observed between the sample and the sample holder during the ramp of the current. Our results provide useful input for the development of high-field fusion and HEP magnets using REBCO conductors