Presentation via Zoom By Scott Hannahs, National MagLab

Title: Francis Bitter and the first U.S. Magnet Labs

Host: Science Council's MagX Presentation

Discussion Leader: David Graf

Abstract: I will present a history of the scientific work of Francis Bitter. This work eventually led to the establishment of the first magnet labs as user facilities. The magnet construction techniques of the time and the capabilities, design, and experimental facilities of the labs will be discussed.