A magnetic field in the range from 0.5 to 2.0 teslas is applied
for the annealing process of GMR and TMR thin film. The conventional
water-cooled resistive magnet for the process at the level of 1.5
teslas weighs more than 8 tons, and requires electric power of 100
kW and cooling water of 140 liters per minute. Thus, a light-weigh
magnet having low electricity and water consumption was required.
We have developed a cryocooled superconducting magnet having half
the weight and one-tenth the power and water consumption of the
conventional one.
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