What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the feasibility of using HTS rapid-cycling magnets in muon acceleration systems.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Consideration of HTS rapid-cycling magnet for staged muon acceleration

Key Points

To explore the feasibility of using HTS rapid-cycling magnets in muon acceleration systems.
Analyzed power loss characteristics of HTS conductors in varying magnetic field rates.
Discussed application in recirculating linear accelerators and rapid cycling synchrotrons.
Reviewed existing literature on HTS magnets for muon applications.
Identified potential power loss benefits of HTS conductors in rapid-cycling conditions.
Outlined configurations for effective muon beam delivery to the muon collider.
Proposed integration of HTS magnets in future accelerator designs.

Abstract

The HTS conductor hysteresis dominates magnet cable power loss but is independent of the magnetic field ramping rate. This makes the HTS conductor suitable to power the rapid-cycling accelerator magnet. We present a possible application of the HTS rapid-cycling magnet as outlined in 1,2 for the staged muon acceleration including the front-end Recirculating Linear Accelerator and the followed-up Rapid Cycling Synchrotrons delivering the muon beams to the Muon Collider. 1 H. Piekarz, S. Otten, A. Kario, H. ten Kate, “Rapid-cycling HTS magnet for muon acceleration”, US MC Inaugural Meeting, FERMILAB-POSTER-24-0219-AD, August 7-9, 2024 2 H. Piekarz, B. Claypool, S. Hays, M. Kufer, V. Shiltsev, “Record High Ramping Rates in HTS Based Supercond. Accelerator Magnet”, MT 27, IEEE Trans. on Applied Superccond, 32 (2022) 6, 4100404

Consideration of HTS rapid-cycling magnet for staged muon acceleration

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