MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE TECHNOLOGY O F STRONG MAGNETIC-FIELDS

High magnetic fields are used in various areas of academic and industr ial research and have many industrial applications. While solid-state and high-energy physics have led the way in the development and use of high magnetic fields in the past, applications in medicine, bio-chemi stry, geology, and aerospace technology are gaining in importance. The fundamentals of today's high magnetic field technology were mainly de veloped in the 1920's and 1930's, however, further technological devel opments and the availability of energy and power have facilitated rece nt increases in attainable field levels. The primary limitation on fur ther development is the availablity for lack thereof) of suitable cond uctor materials. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate and exp lain the materials requirements for high magnetic field generation and to describe means of meeting them.