Perspectives of $\\rm Nb_3\\rm Sn$ in Future Accelerator Magnets

Author

Limon, Peter J.

Author_Institution

Fermi Nat. Accel. Lab.

Volume

16

Issue

2

fYear

2006

fDate

6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

305

Lastpage

310

Abstract

Upgrades presently being planned for high-energy hadron colliders require magnet performance beyond the capabilities of NbTi superconducting wire. Recent improvements in the performance of Nb₃Sn material and in the capability to use it in practical magnets make it the logical choice for the next generation of accelerator magnets. We discuss recent results of R&D programs, some remaining issues and possible solutions. Recent progress in understanding and in technical details of design and assembly have made Nb₃Sn magnets easier to fabricate and more reliable in performance

Keywords

accelerator magnets; niobium alloys; proton accelerators; storage rings; superconducting magnets; superconducting materials; tin alloys; titanium alloys; wires; LHC; Nb₃Sn; NbTi; R&D programs; high-energy hadron colliders; superconducting accelerator magnets; superconducting wire; Accelerator magnets; Cables; Large Hadron Collider; Magnetic materials; Prototypes; Research and development; Superconducting magnets; Superconducting materials; Testing; Tin; Accelerator magnets; superconducting accelerator magnets; superconducting magnets;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1051-8223

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TASC.2006.870782

Filename

1642850

Perspectives of in Future Accelerator Magnets

Limon, Peter J.

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Perspectives of $\\rm Nb_3\\rm Sn$ in Future Accelerator Magnets