The Current Status and Future Direction of High-Magnetic-Field Science and Technology in the United States

By: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Division on Earth and Life Studies and Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy and National Materials and Manufacturing Board and Committee on the Current Status and Future Direction of High-Magnetic-Field Science in the United States, Phase II

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Synopsis: High magnetic fields are a vital tool in many areas of science and technology that impact our everyday lives. Magnetic resonance imaging enables a wide range of medical diagnostics and research, while nuclear magnetic resonance is critical for drug discovery research and more. High magnetic fields are an essential component to many proposed fusion energy reactors and are necessary to push the boundaries towards the development of new quantum technologies and semiconductors. At the request of the National Science Foundation, the National Academies organized a study to identify scientific opportunities and key applications for high-magnetic-field science and technology for the next decade and beyond. This report explores the current state and future prospects for high-magnetic-field technologies and recommends actions to support the workforce, facilities, magnet development, and critical materials access necessary to promote U.S. innovation.