Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC) 2016
in Denver, USA 2016
🌟 Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC) 2016 – Denver, USA was a landmark event held from September 4–9, 2016 at the Colorado Convention Center, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ASC series [1, 2, 3].
🧲 Key Facts
- Attendance: Over 1,600 participants from 37 countries, including 380 students [3]
- Presentations: 1,472 total, including 463 talks, 1,001 posters, and 8 plenary sessions[3]
- Exhibition: Featured 56 companies from 11 countries, showcasing cutting-edge superconducting technologies[3]
🔬 Scientific Highlights
- Plenary Talks: Included historical retrospectives and future outlooks by leading figures like Prof. David Larbalestier and Prof. Carmine Senatore [2]
- HTS Applications: Special sessions focused on high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in electric grids, aircraft propulsion, and MRI systems[4]
- Wire Technologies: Updates on REBCO, MgB₂, and persistent-current-mode coils from Siemens and Furukawa[4]
- Advanced Manufacturing: Launch of the Advanced Superconductor Manufacturing Institute (ASMI) to accelerate industrial-scale HTS wire production [4]
🏆 Student Engagement
- Best Student Paper Contest: Recognized top young researchers in Electronics, Materials, and Large Scale Applications, with monetary and corporate prizes[3]