VLHC: The Challenge is the Cost
Common Coil Design
Field Lines at 15 T in a Common Coil Design Magnet
A Modular Design for a Low-cost Magnet R&D Approach
A Combined Function Magnet Option (Estimated cost savings for VLHC)
Field Quality in Common Coil Design
Field Quality Optimization in the Common Coil Design (Magnet Body)
Field Quality Optimization in the Common Coil Design (Magnet Ends)
PPT Slide
Magnetic Field Calculations
Persistent Current-induced Harmonics (may be a problem in Nb3Sn magnets, if nothing is done)
Persistent Current-induced Harmonics Traditional solution: work on the superconductor
The Proposed Solution to Large Persistent Current Problem in Nb3Sn Magnets that, as a Bonus, Eliminates HEB
Case Studies for VLHC at/near Fermilab Site (only one tunnel will be needed over the present infrastructure)
Common Coil Magnet System with a Large Dynamic Range (Possible Advantages)
Magnet Aperture: MT and AP Issues
Experimental Investigations for support structure design in ultimate magnet
A Possible Low-cost Magnet Manufacturing Process
Recap on Cost Saving Possibilities for VLHC
Conclusions and Summary
Email: gupta@bnl.gov
Home Page: http://www.bnl.gov/magnets/Staff/Gupta/
Other information: Presented at the AFRD Division Review, LBNL, June, 15-16, 1999.
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