Space, Physics, and Math

What are superconducting magnets?

Superconducting magnets began as a “laboratory curiosity.” Half-a-century later, they are indispensable for modern science

• January 8, 2019
The conductor of the central solenoid of ITER is wrapped in insulation during fabrication.
Superconducting magnets provide the power behind devices that fuel cutting-edge discoveries in science and health, from MRI machines to particle accelerators [Credit: Wikimedia commons]

Take a look into the past, present, and future of this powerful technology!

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