Research & Development

To support major projects and advance magnet technology, The Mag Lab conducts research and development in several related technologies. These include:

Applied Superconductivity Center
Leading the materials-research charge is the world-leading renowned Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC), which joined the Magnet Lab and Florida State University in 2006. The ASC advances the science and technology of superconductivity by investigating low temperature and high temperature materials.

Cryogenics
The objectives of the cryogenics research and development program are to study the fundamental fluid dynamics and heat transfer of liquid helium, apply cryogenic cooling technology to large scale systems, and develop and test cryogenic component hardware.

High Strength Conductor Development Group
This group researches methods of strengthening conductors with the purpose of finding, for each type of conductor, the most effective method with the least conductivity loss. This enables the magnets to longer withstand the great pressures and heat generated during operation.

Materials Development and Characterization
The Materials Development and Characterization Group (MD&C) investigates the physical and mechanical properties of materials used in various magnet designs.

Microanalysis
The Microanalysis Laboratory has state-of-the-art research tools and staff with expertise in various microcharacterization techniques. Their mission is to provide services for the development of magnet technology, conduct fundamental and applied research in materials development, promote education and train researchers.

Other Research & Development

• Coated Conductor Development
• Current Leads Based on High Temperature Superconductors
• High Temperature Superconductors for Magnets