Technology demonstration cryomodule assembled, ready for testing

20 December 2011

The Technology Demonstration Cryomodule (TDCM) has been assembled at FRIB, completing an important milestone for the Accelerator Systems Division. The cryomodule contains two beta=0.53 superconducting RF half-wave resonator cavities and a superconducting solenoid in thermal and magnetic shieldings in a vacuum container. It is ready for cryogenic connection, RF coupling and integrated tests.

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