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A sample of the 4.37 centimeter in diameter toroidal field cable conductor shows how densely the niobium-tin wire will be compacted within the stainless steel exterior jacketing. The hole in the center will permit liquid helium to flow through the conductor for cooling.
A sample of the 4.37 centimeter in diameter toroidal field cable conductor shows how densely the niobium-tin wire will be compacted within the stainless steel exterior jacketing. The hole in the center will permit liquid helium to flow through the conductor for cooling. Photo: US ITER Oak Ridge National Labs