CDT – Fusion Power: Icy Durham Practical Course 2026.

CDT – Fusion Power: Icy Durham Practical Course 2026.

FIRST README

Registration

• Schedule
• Maps for registration and lectures in Durham
• Laboratory allocations

Documents to be read

To be read prior to course:

• GENERAL RISK – CDT Icy Durham Practical Course
• COSHH [01] – Isopropanol
• COSHH [02] – Liquid Nitrogen
• COSHH [03] – PbSn Solder
• README: Computational Magnet Design Installation – To be uploaded prior to course.

To be completed online:

• TBA: Course dinner – menu choices

Documents for the course

• Being inclusive
• Step-by-step for the I_c measurements

Lecture materials

• Lecture outline and post-lecture questions for discussion:
  (i) Health & safety induction;
  (ii) Superconductivity for fusion;
  (iii) Cryogenics;
  (iv) Computational magnet design;
  (v) HTS cables and fusion magnets.
• Videos (available post practical course):
  (i) Health and safety – video | slides;
  (ii) Superconductivity for fusion Magnets – video | slides;
  (iii) Cryogenics – available to attendees;
  (iv) Computational magnet design – video | slides;
  (v) HTS cables and fusion magnets – available to attendees.

Assessment materials

• Analysis for I_c
• Poster assignment and mark scheme
• Example poster (PDF)
• Example poster (PowerPoint)

Visiting an ancient city

• Things to do in Durham