China Develops World’s Strongest Resistive Magnet

Scientists at the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have achieved a breakthrough by developing the world’s strongest resistive magnet, producing a steady magnetic field of 42 Tesla (T), New Atlas revealed yesterday.

This new magnet surpasses the previous record of 41.4 T set by the US National High Magnetic Laboratory in 2017. Operating at a power supply of 32.3 MegaWatts (MW), the innovation stems from enhanced structural design and manufacturing processes.

Resistive magnets, made from common metals like copper, offer flexible control but are heat-sensitive. The new magnet is expected to advance research across various technological fields and deepen understanding of electromagnetism.