2312698 – Superconducting Magnet Technology

Coils and magnets are relevant not only for magnets themselves (MRI, NMR, accelerators, etc.), but for power applications (motors/ generators, transformers, SMES, Fusion magnets, etc.) too. Therefore, expertise in basic coil and magnet technology is valuable for a number of engineering challenges. The course is planned to be held in person. Handouts and slides will be provided via ILIAS. First, we will cover the basics of superconductivity relevant to magnet technology. Practical wires will be discussed, and relevant properties and issues will be addressed. We will look at relevant magnet and coil applications in healthcare, medicine, high-energy physics, energy technology, and industry. A detailed design process will be used to touch on the different construction and component details of a cryogen-free, high-temperature superconductor (HTS) based magnet operated in persistent mode. This process is used as a practical guide and anchor for the learning goals. Therefore, we will start with simple basic design approaches (sometimes as simple as back-of-an-envelope) via EXCEL approximations to more sophisticated PYTHON scripts (some FEM). There is no need for prerequisites or prior knowledge. The lecture will be followed by an exercise to deepen the learning in specific examples. The lectures on the HTS-magnet are a mixture of lecture and exercise due to the interplaying design process. The (oral) exam of this course, „Superconducting Magnet Technology," is a dedicated oral exam. ***Language of the course is English exclusively***