Superconducting Accelerator Magnets (ISBN 9810227906)

Introduction to Superconducting Accelerator Magnets:
The book is an excellent introduction into the rather special field of superconducting accelerator magnets. All key aspects of NbTi dipole and quadrupole magnets are described by experts with practical experience. Starting with an introduction into low temperature superconductivity and accelerator physics the book describes NbTi superconductor manufacturing, magnetic field calculations including persistent current effects, cryogenic implications of superconducting magnets, magnet manufacturing and the measuring techniques to verify magnet performance. For the experts the book also contains some useful tables on material properties relevant for the manufacturing and operation of superconducting magnets. In summary the book presents a lot of useful information in a very concise and easy to understand way. The book is highly recommended.