Recovery of an HL-LHC niobium–tin magnet

Recovery of an HL-LHC niobium–tin magnet

Power test in BNL of the magnet MQXFA08, with performance limitation (left) and after coil replacement (right)

Power test in BNL of the magnet MQXFA08, with performance limitation (left) and after coil replacement (right) (Courtesy of E. Todesco)

 

The successful replacement of a coil in an HL-LHC niobium–tin quadrupole magnet by the US Accelerator Upgrade Project team has showcased this crucial technology’s flexibility and cost-effectiveness, CERN News.