superconductivity
Superconductivity
Below a certain temperature, materials enter a superconducting state and offer no resistance to the passage of electrical current
Superconductivity leads the way to high luminosity
Work is progressing on new technologies that would under pin an upgrade of the LHC in 10 year’s time
Exchanging knowledge with industry on superconducting tech
A 2-day workshop is bringing together CERN researchers and companies developing innovative superconducting technologies
Powering CERN
It takes a lot of electricity to power the world's largest scientific experiment – but superconducting wires can help keep those energy costs down
Warmer amps for the LHC
CERN is working together with an Italian company to develop superconducting cables that can function at temperatures of up to 25 K (-248°C)
Pulling together: Superconducting electromagnets
Particles zipping round the LHC at close to the speed of light must follow precise paths. Powerful magnets keep the beams stable, accurate and safe
Cryogenics: Low temperatures, high performance
CERN's cryogenic systems cool over 1000 magnets on the LHC to temperatures close to absolute zero, where matter takes on some unusual properties
