Title :
Genetic algorithms with niching for conceptual design studies
Author :
Ramberger, S. ; Nussenschuck, S.
Author_Institution :
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
fDate :
9/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper describes the use of genetic algorithms with the concept of niching for the conceptual design of superconducting magnets for the Large Hadron Collider, LHC at CERN. The method provides the designer with a number of possible solutions which can then be further optimized for field quality and manufacturability. Two 6-block dipole coils were found and proved to have advantages compared to the standard 5-block version
Keywords :
accelerator magnets; genetic algorithms; superconducting magnets; Large Hadron Collider; design automation; genetic algorithm; multiblock dipole coil; niching; superconducting magnet; Algorithm design and analysis; Copper; Design methodology; Design optimization; Genetic algorithms; Large Hadron Collider; Manufacturing; Optimization methods; Superconducting coils; Superconducting magnets;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
