Magnetic fields are widely a used tool in condensed matter research fields since a field changes the properties of matter in a very specific way. In many cases the highest possible fields allow the most important discoveries. The highest available magnetic fields (i.e. substantially higher than commercially available magnets) exist only in dedicated high magnetic field laboratories, which in Europe are in Grenoble (GHMFL) and Nijmegen (HFML) providing continuous fields with resistive magnets up to 34T and having hybrid magnets (combining resistive and superconducting magnets) up to 45T under construction. In Dresden (HLD) and Toulouse (LNCMP) pulsed fields (maximal fields in excess of 70T and pulse lengths up to 300 ms) are generated. All these laboratories make their facilities available to external users. The European consortium EuroMagNET coordinates the European activities for high magnetic field research by:

• Providing access to high magnetic fields for external users of these large installations
• Running development programs to create new experimental possibilities at these high fields
• Promoting Science in High Magnetic Fields by the organisation of workshops and schools

Upcoming Events:

• Call for proposals for transnational access:
  deadline 15 November 2008.
• Evaluation present call for proposals by User Selection Panel scheduled 12 December 2008.

Last updated on: 07-Oct-2008, ln

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