Cryogen-free cryogenics is leading a revolution in research and industry by its significant advantages over traditional liquid helium systems. This is the first overview for the field, covering the key technologies, conceptual design, fabrication, operation, performance, and applications of these systems.
Chapter 1. Evolution of Cryogenic Engineering
Chapter 2. Helium: Its Application, Supply, and Demand
Chapter 3. 4k Regenerative Cryocoolers
Chapter 4. Features and Characteristics of 4k Cryocoolers
Chapter 5. Reduction of Vibration and Drift
Chapter 6. Enablisng Technologies
Chapter 7. Cryogen Free Superconducting Magnets
Chapter 8. Cryogen-free 4k and 1.5k Systems
Chapter 9. Cryogen-free 3He Systems
Chapter10. Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator (ADR) Systems
Chapter 11. Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator