Superconducting magnet development

The work of the Magnetics and Superconductivity (M and S) Section is divided into four areas: research and development activities (RDAC) in support of the Large Coil Program (LCP), advanced conductor development, the 12-T Coil Program, and magnet design projects. The primary emphasis during the past year has been the RDAC. Most of the facilities constructed have been for verification testing of superconductors in support of LCP subcontractors. Instrumentation, diagnostics, and protection have also made up a large part of the RDAC. Another area of work involving considerable interaction with subcontractors is coil fabrication technology