High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) Magnet Systems

Scientific Magnetics has designed and manufactured a number of magnet systems using BSCCO 2223 High Temperature Superconductor (HTS). These cryogen free systems produce fields up to 3 T on axis and are used in combination with NdFeB permanent magnets in ECR Ion source assemblies. The use of HTS magnets provides a compact and low-power alternative to resistive electromagnets for this application. Use of HTS coils reduces the power consumption from typically 200 kW to 12 kW.

  Link to High Temperature Superconductor datasheet (pdf)

In addition, Scientific Magnetics in collaboration with the University of Oxford, via the Knowledge Transfer Partnership, have produced the world's first HTS magneto-hydrodynamic drive technology demonstrator.