Quantum Design Oxford Collaborates to Improve Access to 20-30 Tesla Magnetic Fields

Quantum Design Oxford and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University have formed a strategic partnership to co-develop superconducting magnets capable of reaching 20 to 30 Tesla. This collaboration unites the MagLab’s expertise in magnetic field research and high-temperature superconductor development with Quantum Design Oxford’s established commercial magnet manufacturing capabilities, with the goal of broadening access to these powerful tools for researchers globally. Leveraging breakthroughs in high-temperature superconductor wire technology, the partnership will focus on creating more compact and energy-efficient magnets for advanced measurement systems. “Through this partnership with the MagLab, Quantum Design Oxford will enable researchers worldwide to conduct fast ramp and high precision experiments above 20 Tesla in their own laboratories,” said Matthew Martin, Managing Director at Quantum Design Oxford. The resulting magnets are intended to accelerate materials discovery and advance fields like quantum computing and fusion energy. Bi-2212 HTS Wire Enables 20-30 Tesla Magnets The MagLab’s expertise in deploying Bi-2212 HTS round wire is crucial, complemented by Quantum Design Oxford’s established magnet design and manufacturing capabilities, refined through a five-year collaborative program with FSU. A high-pressure reaction technique, pioneered at the FSU-based Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC), is central to achieving the necessary current densities for commercially viable high-field magnets. This collaborative effort focuses on providing researchers with reliable, precision measurement platforms able to conduct new experiments at higher magnetic fields, thereby accelerating the pace of discovery for new materials and device physics. The ability to combine these high magnetic fields with very low temperatures is fundamental to understanding the physics of electronic and quantum materials, ultimately driving innovation in areas like consumer electronics, medical imaging, quantum computing, and fusion energy. David Larbalestier, Chief Materials Scientist (MagLab) and Director of the ASC, emphasized that the partnership is empowering a new generation of scientists to explore realms that were previously out of reach. FSU’s Applied Superconductivity Center & High-Pressure Reaction Technique The pursuit of increasingly powerful superconducting magnets relies heavily on advances in materials science, and a key component of recent progress stems from the Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC) at Florida State University’s MagLab. High-temperature superconductors (HTS) offer the potential for compact, energy-efficient magnets capable of generating fields exceeding 20 Tesla, but realizing this potential demands achieving exceptionally high current densities within the superconducting material itself. This is where the ASC’s specialized expertise comes into play, specifically through a high-pressure reaction technique that allows for optimized material properties. The collaboration with Quantum Design Oxford leverages this materials science innovation, integrating the ASC’s Bi-2212 HTS round wire into commercially viable magnet systems. This partnership, built upon a strategic intellectual property sharing agreement and a preceding five-year program, aims to broaden access to these powerful magnets, enabling researchers to conduct experiments previously limited by equipment availability. Through this partnership with the MagLab, Quantum Design Oxford will enable researchers worldwide to conduct fast ramp and high precision experiments above 20 T in their own laboratories. Matthew Martin, Managing Director at Quantum Design Oxford Quantum Design Oxford is actively integrating Florida State University’s MagLab’s advancements in bismuth-based high-temperature superconductor (Bi-2212) round wire into its existing line of compact superconducting magnets. The partnership isn’t simply about creating stronger magnets; it’s about enabling a new class of experiments. Researchers utilizing these systems will be able to explore materials at higher magnetic fields and lower temperatures, unlocking deeper insights into the fundamental physics governing electronic and quantum materials. We’re excited to be working with Quantum Design Oxford to combine their know-how with ours to realise the full application of our materials development. Kathleen Amm, Director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) at FSU Source: https://qd-oxford.com/ FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORS MAGLAB QUANTUM DESIGN OXFORD SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS