US HL-LHC cryo-assemblies at FNAL - testing and lessons learned
Abstract
The U.S. High-Luminosity LHC Accelerator Upgrade Project (AUP) is fabricating ten cryogenic assemblies for the HL-LHC Q1/Q3 quadrupole optics at CERN, each integrating two Nb_{3}Sn-based magnets. Fermilab has tested three assemblies (LQXFA/B01–03) at its upgraded horizontal test stand under 1.9 K conditions. Overview of the test stand and the cryo-assembly tests is given along with main results. Challenges met and lessons learned are discussed. Successful testing validates the design and integration of U.S.-produced cryo-assemblies, keeping the project on track for timely delivery to CERN.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Superconducting Materials and Applications
Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
Particle Detector Development and Performance
Publication details
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN