3D modeling and simulation of support structures for a 3He refrigeration platform
Presentation Type
Abstract
Faculty Advisor
Kent Leung
Access Type
Event
Start Date
25-4-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
25-4-2025 9:59 AM
Description
An evaporative 3He refrigeration platform, capable of cooling experiments to temperatures below 0.5 K, is currently under development and construction in the Montclair Experimental Nuclear Physics Lab. At low temperatures, subtle quantum mechanical properties of materials are enhanced. The first set of studies using this platform is the development of materials that will allow its protons to have close to 100% nuclear spin polarization via dynamic nuclear polarization, as well as being a scintillator, which allows detection of ionizing radiation. A key aspect of the design process involves creating 3D models of the experimental apparatus, which includes the fridge assembly, vacuum cans, and support structures. In this project, we use Fusion 360 and accessible vacuum component models to implement technical drawing modifications into the 3D models. With these modified models, we can simulate static stresses, providing us with a thorough understanding of the mechanical processes at play in the experimental apparatus. Finally, the simulation results and finished models can be shown for future communication purposes.
3D modeling and simulation of support structures for a 3He refrigeration platform
An evaporative 3He refrigeration platform, capable of cooling experiments to temperatures below 0.5 K, is currently under development and construction in the Montclair Experimental Nuclear Physics Lab. At low temperatures, subtle quantum mechanical properties of materials are enhanced. The first set of studies using this platform is the development of materials that will allow its protons to have close to 100% nuclear spin polarization via dynamic nuclear polarization, as well as being a scintillator, which allows detection of ionizing radiation. A key aspect of the design process involves creating 3D models of the experimental apparatus, which includes the fridge assembly, vacuum cans, and support structures. In this project, we use Fusion 360 and accessible vacuum component models to implement technical drawing modifications into the 3D models. With these modified models, we can simulate static stresses, providing us with a thorough understanding of the mechanical processes at play in the experimental apparatus. Finally, the simulation results and finished models can be shown for future communication purposes.
Comments
Poster presentation at the 2025 Student Research Symposium.