A multi-channel quadrupole array has been proposed to increase beam intensi
ty and reduce space charge effects in a Heavy Ion Fusion Driver. A single a
rray unit composed of several quadrupole magnets, each with its own beam li
ne, will be placed within a ferromagnetic accelerating core whose cost is d
irectly affected by the array size. A large number of focusing arrays will
be needed along the accelerating path. The use of a superconducting quadrup
ole magnet array will increase the field and reduce overall cost.
We report here on the design of a compact 3x3 superconducting quadrupole ma
gnet array. The overall array diameter and length including the cryostat is
900x700 mm. Each of the 9 quadrupole magnets has a 79 mm warm bore and an
operating gradient of 50 T/m over an effective magnetic length of 320 mm.