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Low-temperature magnetic refrigerator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5412414
The disclosure is directed to a low temperature 4 to 20 K. refrigeration apparatus and method utilizing a ring of magnetic material moving through a magnetic field. Heat exchange is accomplished in and out of the magnetic field to appropriately utilize the device to execute Carnot and Stirling cycles.
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4507927
OSTI ID:
5412414
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English