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Testing a high-temperature superconducting (HTS) coil

Scientist testing a high-temperature superconducting (HTS) coil

Vadim Chamritski (IRL Mechanical Engineer, holding HTS coil) and Dr Tom King (Magnetic Design Engineer, sitting behind the PC) about to test the current carrying capability of an HTS coil at cryogenic temperatures.

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Rights: Industrial Research Limited (IRL)
Published: 19 June 2009Size: 1.12 MB
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