Lectures given by Ramesh Gupta as a part of Superconducting Magnet course offered at USPAS 2003. The other part of the course was given by Animesh Jain. This summer course was held at the University of California, Santa Barbara, California on June 16-27, 2003.

1. Introduction to Superconducting Magnets
2. Superconductivity
3. Magnetic Design: General Principle (Write-up)
4. Magnetic Design: Coil Optimization
5. Magnetic Design: Yoke Optimization
6. Field Quality Adjustment After Construction
7. Field Errors and their Estimates in Modern Superconducting Magnets
8. Field Quality Analysis as a Tool to Monitor Magnet Production
9. Alternate Designs for High Field and Specialty Magnets
10. R&D for High Field Magnet Technology
11. High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) Magnet R&D and Designs

Thesis of Ramesh Gupta (it contains a detailed write-up on some of the above topics).

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Some Other Courses on Superconducting Accelerator Magnets given by Ramesh Gupta and Animesh Jain

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