PHYS 498LTQ Spring 2026
PHYS 498LTQ :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Schedule
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| Week | Date | Lecture | Reading | Homework |
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| 1 | 01/23/2026 | Introduction & Cryogenic I U of I History in Low Temperature Cryogenic Liquids Storage and Transfer |
Helium Liquefier Facility Improvements at Physics Milestones in Superconductivity at the University of Illinois An Introduction to Cryogenics, by Ph. Lebrun |
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| 2 | 01/30/2026 | Vacuum I Vacuum Fundamentals Pumps |
Introduction to Vacuum Technology by Kurt J. Lesker Company Edwards nXDS Scroll Pump Tip Seal Change Video Service:HiPace® 400/700/800-Operating Fluid Reservoir Replacement |
HW1 Due: 11:59 PM Feb 15, 2026 |
| 3 | 02/06/2026 | Vacuum II Fittings Vacuum Measurements Leak Detection |
Flanges and Fittings: KF and CF Guide to Regulators | Matheson Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety | Division of Research Safety | Illinois Demountable Cryogenic Seal Options Introduction to Vacuum Pressure Measurement Knowledge Hub for Leak Detection | Pfeiffer |
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| 4 | 02/13/2026 | Cryogenics II Low Temperature Thermometry |
Low Temperature Thermometry by Pobell Cryogenic temperature sensors | Lakeshore |
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| 5 | 02/20/2026 | Cryogenics III Practical Low Temperature Properties |
Properties of Solids at Low Temperatures by Ekin Solid Matter at Low Temperatures by Pobell |
HW2 Due: 11:59 PM Mar 8, 2026 |
| 6 | 02/27/2026 | Refrigeration I Refrigeration Methods Cryocoolers |
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| 7 | 03/06/2026 | Refrigeration II He-4 and He-3 Refrigeration Dilution Refrigeration |
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| 8 | 03/13/2026 | Refrigeration III Other generation Methods |
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| 9 | 03/20/2026 | Spring Break | ||
| 10 | 03/27/2026 | Magnets resistive & superconducting |
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| 11 | 04/03/2026 | Controls at Cryogenic Temperature Control Heat Exchangers Vibrations Magnetic Shields |
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| 12 | 04/10/2026 | Measurements I Electrical and Thermal transport |
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| 13 | 04/17/2026 | Measurements II Optical Spectroscopy |
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| 14 | 04/24/2026 | Measurements III Guest Lecture |
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| 15 | 05/01/2026 |