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Space applications of superconductivity - High field magnetsThe paper discusses developments in superconducting magnets and their applications in space technology. Superconducting magnets are characterized by high fields (to 15T and higher) and high current densities combined with low mass and small size. The superconducting materials and coil design are being improved and new high-strength composites are being used for magnet structural components. Such problems as maintaining low cooling temperatures (near 4 K) for long periods of time and degradation of existing high-field superconductors at low strain levels can be remedied by research and engineering. Some of the proposed space applications of superconducting magnets include: cosmic ray analysis with magnetic spectrometers, energy storage and conversion, energy generation by magnetohydrodynamic and thermonuclear fusion techniques, and propulsion. Several operational superconducting magnet systems are detailed.
Document ID
19800035958
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Fickett, F. R.
(National Bureau of Standards, Thermophysical Properties Div., Boulder Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Cryogenics
Volume: 19
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
80A20128
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER A-437018
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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