The DNA of superconducting magnets: Rutherford Cable
by
Kai Gregory(STFC, RAL, PPD)
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Europe/London
R61 CR03 (RAL)
R61 CR03 (RAL)
Description
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) has had a rich history of scientific contribution to particle physics. An outstanding example of this is the complex configuration of superconducting filaments, Rutherford Cable. This novel design revolutionised superconducting magnets, allowing for their first application within high energy physics and beyond.
Having conducted a significant amount of research around the topic, I will provide a historical account into the origins of Rutherford Cable, from the first prototype manufactured in 1967 to the modern use within the dipoles currently being manufactured for the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC).