Established and Emerging Materials for use as High‐Field Magnet Conductors

Abstract Designing a composite material for use as a conductor in high‐field pulse magnets is a challenging materials science problem. Three different approaches to designing such high‐strength, high‐conductivity composite conductors are reviewed, with each approach focusing on different length scales. New perspectives are given on each alternative with regard to the fabrication, mechanical and electrical properties. Conductor materials for use in high‐field pulse magnets require a demanding combination of high strength and high conductivity. Three different approaches to designing such materials are reviewed, with each approach focusing on different length scales. New perspectives are given on each alternative with regard to the fabrication, mechanical and electrical properties.