New Results on Minimizing AC Power Losses in a Fast Cycling 2 T Superferric Dipole With a Cold Yoke

New results from the investigation of 2 T superferric model dipoles operating at 4 T/s, 1 Hz are presented. The works are performed within the R&D program on the design of the SIS100 synchrotron at GSI in Darmstadt. One of the main research goals is minimization of overall AC power losses in the magnet at 4 K level. Different modifications of the dipole were proposed and tested experimentally. By the present time, the losses are reduced to about 17 W/m of the magnet length, while the reference Nuclotron dipole produces about 38 W/m in the same operating mode. Essential design details of the model magnets are described and further R&D steps are outlined.