We have performed a preliminary design for a persistent GHz NMR magnet
at 23.5 T and 1.8 K operating conditions. In this paper we shall addr
ess the issues of realistic conductor selection, the coil design, the
magnetic and mechanical analysis of the coil, and the required field u
niformity. In addition, we shall describe the GHz magnet cryostat with
a practical 1.8 K J-T refrigerator system. Finally vibration isolatio
n system and field shield design and its associated field harmonics wi
ll be analyzed.