Superfluid helium: the quantum curiosity behind huge experiments like the LHC
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Exploring the Use of Superfluid Helium in Particle Accelerators
The chapter delves into the advantages of utilizing superfluid helium in cooling superconducting magnets and RF cavities at extremely low temperatures for enhanced performance. It discusses the expanding applications of helium two in neutron production, magnetically confined fusion experiments, and the current challenges related to helium scarcity. The conversation also addresses advancements in cryogenics, the development of mechanical coolers as alternatives, and the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of superfluidity in helium 3.
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