Development of an optimization program for superconducting magnet design

An optimization program for superconducting magnet design has been developed with 3D magnetic field analysis software, MagNet, and spread sheet software, Excel. Detailed design parameters of optimum superconducting magnet are automatically determined by the optimization program. The optimization program uses genetic algorithm to find minimum length of superconducting wire with the same storage capacity. Magnetic field, critical current and the total length of superconducting wire are taken into consideration to find out suitable specifications for design. The optimal design results and comparative analysis with other design method were given.