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Applied cryogenics

University
Genoa
Title Applied cryogenics
Synopsis
The course provides skills in the properties of low temperature matter, Cryogenic fluids, Heat transmission mechanisms, Dewar, cryostats and transfer lines, and provides practical examples of helium transfer, cooling of a superconducting magnet. It includes safety notes in cryogenics and laboratory visit (liquefactor, helium recovery and distribution system).
Hours per semester
20
Total hours
20
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Lectures
Industry cooperation
N/A
Offered by
INFN-GE
Lecturers
Riccardo Musenich
Rationale
The course contributes giving both theoretical and practical skills in cryogenics necessary for any activity in applied superconductivity