China Achieves Record-Breaking 35.1 Tesla All-Superconducting Magnet Field
A research team led by the Institute of Plasma Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully developed an all-superconducting magnet system that achieved a steady-state magnetic field of 35.1 tesla. This milestone, reached on September 27 and maintained for 30 minutes, represents a magnetic strength approximately 700,000 times greater than Earth’s natural magnetic field, setting a new national record for China. The innovative system utilizes a nested structure that combines high- and low-temperature superconducting magnets, effectively overcoming significant engineering challenges such as uneven stress distribution and electromagnetic interference. Furthermore, the team successfully completed a safe demagnetization process, confirming the system's engineering reliability and stability. This technological breakthrough is expected to significantly advance the domestic development of high-end scientific instruments. Potential applications span various critical sectors, including nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, aerospace propulsion systems, superconducting maglev transportation, and clean energy transmission infrastructure. Additionally, this achievement provides substantial support for ongoing nuclear fusion research, marking a pivotal step forward in China's capabilities in advanced physics and energy technology.
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China Achieves Record-Breaking 35.1 Tesla All-Superconducting Magnet Field
A research team led by the Institute of Plasma Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully developed an all-superconducting magnet system that achieved a steady-state magnetic field of 35.1 tesla. This milestone, reached on September 27 and maintained for 30 minutes, represents a magnetic strength approximately 700,000 times greater than Earth’s natural magnetic field, setting a new national record for China. The innovative system utilizes a nested structure that combines high- and low-temperature superconducting magnets, effectively overcoming significant engineering challenges such as uneven stress distribution and electromagnetic interference. Furthermore, the team successfully completed a safe demagnetization process, confirming the system's engineering reliability and stability. This technological breakthrough is expected to significantly advance the domestic development of high-end scientific instruments. Potential applications span various critical sectors, including nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, aerospace propulsion systems, superconducting maglev transportation, and clean energy transmission infrastructure. Additionally, this achievement provides substantial support for ongoing nuclear fusion research, marking a pivotal step forward in China's capabilities in advanced physics and energy technology.
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