Subject: Follow-on work by NHMFL Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:57:56 -0500 From: "John R. Miller" To: Norbert Holtkamp CC: yusuf@magnet.fsu.edu, bird@magnet.fsu.edu, vnsciver@magnet.fsu.edu Hi Norbert, I have given your request for suggestions about follow-on work some thought over the weekend. For the system that we at the NHMFL have spent the most time on, namely the Capture Solenoid, the most critical area is the resistive poly-Bitter magnet near the target. This magnet is critical primarily because of its uncertain radiation tolerance. Since there is a large body of data on the radiation tolerance of a wide range of insulating materials and there is also very good experience with the poly-Bitter technology here, there is every reason to expect a good solution. However, it is important that someone unify the diverse experience that exists, incorporate candidate materials into a systematic design process, and demonstrate compatibility of materials and components in a working model. Clearly (at least in my mind), the NHMFL is the right place to carry out that research, design, and demonstration. However, there are people here more appropriate for that specific task than myself. I have described your needs to some of my colleagues, who may follow up with you on this matter. They are Yusuf Hascicek, who is developing inorganic insulations for magnets, and Mark Bird, who is in charge of the NHMFL's resistive-magnet development. Let me know when and if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, JOHN --------------------------- John R. Miller Magnet Science & Technology National High Magnetic Field Laboratory 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32310 Phone: (850)644-0929 FAX: (850)644-0867 E-mail: miller@magnet.fsu.edu