Business models to assure availability of advanced superconductors for the accelerator sector and promote stewardship of superconducting magnet technology for the US economy

TL;DR

This paper discusses public-private partnerships to ensure the supply and stewardship of advanced superconductors and superconducting magnet technology for the US accelerator sector and broader commercial applications.

Contribution

It proposes models for collaboration among stakeholders to develop domestic capabilities for superconducting materials and magnet technology.

Findings

Stakeholders from industry, academia, and government collaborated on stewardship strategies.

Potential public-private partnership frameworks were outlined.

Recommendations aim to enhance US leadership in superconducting technology.

Abstract

Stakeholders representing concerns of national and global leadership, industries that use superconducting magnets in products, manufacturers of superconducting wires and tapes that supply to industries, and innovation generators from small businesses and universities came together to address stewardship of superconducting magnet technology and assurance of supply of advanced superconductors to the accelerator sector. This report outlines potential public-private partnerships that develop and enhance domestic capabilities to meet the needs of science facilities in the accelerator systems sector and in the broader commercial ecosystem.