Anderson Sabogal

Anderson Sabogal

A humanist and passionate mechanical engineer with a deep-seated fascination for science.

Superconducting My Way Through CERN: A Hands-on Adventure in Physics!

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Experience in Superconductivity Practical Days at CERN

Hey everyone! Just got back from an incredible experience at CERN's Superconductivity Practical Days, and let me tell you, it was mind-blowing! For those who don't know, superconductivity is basically when a material turns into a superconductor – think zero electrical resistance and super strong magnetic fields. It's what powers some pretty amazing things, from MRI machines to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's biggest and most powerful particle accelerator. At CERN, I got to dive deep into the world of superconductivity firsthand. We learned about all the different applications, from the gigantic LHC magnets to the delicate electronics used in scientific detectors. But the coolest part? We got to get our hands dirty with some practical work! For all you science enthusiasts, I've included some of the key things we learned about superconductors and the LHC magnets in the post. Let me know if you have any questions!

Fabrication of Nb-Ti multifilament wires!

Superconducting wiring at CERN

My experience and the results

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