High Magnetic Field Science and Its Application in the United States: Current Status and Future Directions
High Magnetic Field Science and Its Application in the United States: Current Status and Future Directions
Board on Physics and Astronomy; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council
NAS Press | 2013 | ISBN: 0309286343 9780309286312 | 191 pages | PDF | 9 MB
Board on Physics and Astronomy; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council
NAS Press | 2013 | ISBN: 0309286343 9780309286312 | 191 pages | PDF | 9 MB
This report answers three questions: What is the current state of high-field magnet science, engineering, and technology in the United States, and are there any conspicuous needs to be addressed? What are the current science drivers and which scientific opportunities and challenges can be anticipated over the next ten years? …
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgment of Reviewers
Executive Summary
1. Overview
2. Science Drivers - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
3. High Magnetic Fields in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology
4. Medical and Life Science Studies (MRI, FMRI, MRS) Enabled by 20 T
5. Other High Field Magnet Applications.
6. Combining High Magnetic fields with Scattering and Optical Probes
7. Magnet Technology Development
8. International Landscape of High Magnetic Field Facilities
9. Stewardship and Related Issues
Appendix A: Charge to the Committee
Appendix B: Input from the Community
Appendix C: Committee meeting agendas
Appendix D: Committee Members Biographies
Appendix E: Glossary
Appendix F: MRI - Safety and Potential Health Effects
Appendix G: Short description of large research facilities for high3 magnetic fields
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