Assembly and Warm Magnetic Measurement of MQYYM: A 90 mm NbTi Quadrupole Magnet Option for HL-LHC

Abstract

In the framework of the HL-LHC project, a NbTi double aperture quadrupole magnet MQYY is being developed as an option to replace the LHC magnet MQY. This 90 mm double aperture cos-2θ quadrupole has an operating gradient of 120 T/m at 1.9 K. To demonstrate the validity of the design, a single aperture short model of 1.2 m called MQYYM has been developed. Designed by CEA and manufactured in collaboration with CERN, the MQYYM magnet is being prepared for cold test at CEA in a dedicated cryogenic station with LHe bath at 1 bar 4.2 K and 23 mbar 1.9 K. First, this paper will summarize the initial and as-built magnet designs based on the assembly at CERN. Second, updated mechanical measurements of collaring and axial pre-loading will be presented. Finally warm magnetic measurements performed at CERN during the assembly and at CEA during test preparation will be detailed.