Operating experience of the United States' National High Magnetic Field Laboratory 60 T Long Pulse magnet

The 60 T Long-Pulse (60 T LP) magnet system has provided controlled power m agnetic field pulses to experimentalists since August 3, 1998. This magnet system is installed as part of the user facility research equipment at the National High Magnetic Laboratory (NHMFL) Pulsed Field Facility at Los Alam os National Laboratory. The 60 T LP magnet is the first of its kind in the United States and produces the highest field in its class, routinely provid ing a 60 T pulsed field of 100 ms flat-top duration in a 32mm diameter bore . In addition, numerous other controlled pulse shapes at 60 T and lower fie lds have been provided. Since the start of commissioning on September 17, 1 997 the magnet has been pulsed in excess of 800 times at various field leve ls. More than 600 magnet pulses have been provided to experiments and almos t 400 of these were at 60 T. Operating statistics including coil system and inductance and resistance histories are presented. Operating and maintenan ce experience and issues are discussed as well as realizable improvements a nd upgrades to the magnet.