Conveners
Thu-Af-Spec1 - [Special Session] Commercial Superconducting Magnets for the Future
- Jeff Whalen (Magnetics Corporation)
- Ziad Melhem (Oxford Quantum Solution Ltd)
Over the past few years, significant advancements have been made in superconducting technologies, particularly in the performance and supply of low- and high-temperature superconductors, cryogenics, and system integration. These developments are now ready for scaling up and deployment in a wide range of applications beyond their current uses, such as MRI, NMR, and various fields in physical...
The growth of superconducting magnets broadly disrupting private sector markets has been impressive over the past five years, especially in next generation MRI’s and other medical applications like radiation oncology. To successfully enter and fully service all the possible superconducting magnet markets, it is crucial that the formation and support of commercial ecosystems be a main focus of...
Florida is on the verge of becoming a hub for one of the greatest scientific and economic opportunities of our time: the emergence of commercial high-temperature superconductivity (HTS). This revolutionary technology has the potential to transform entire industries, including clean energy, cancer treatment, and defense technologies. HTS materials can help address some of the world's most...
The magnets used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are the largest commercial application of superconducting technology. These magnets predominantly employ niobium-titanium technology, traditionally maintained at cryogenic temperatures by immersion in a liquid helium bath. Recent advancements in sealed and cryogen-free MRI magnet technologies reduce helium dependence, marking a step...
Eradicating cancer and improving cancer treatment have been ongoing challenges for decades, resulting in the loss of millions of lives. However, the development of innovative cancer therapies enabled by high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials offers renewed hope for potentially eradicating this devastating disease within our lifetime.
Current radiation oncology methods require...
Superconducting magnets are the critical differentiating technology of superconducting rotating machines. High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) rotating machines will revolutionize aero-propulsion aviation, ship propulsion, power generation, industrial motors, and many other applications by providing unmatched efficiency and power density. This panel discussion will focus on the latest...
