Distributed magnetic field and temperature monitoring for linear superconducting radio frequency cavities

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Sentek Instrument, LLC on February 12, 2024. The grant supports the development of distributed magnetic field and temperature monitoring systems for linear superconducting radio frequency cavities, which are critical components in particle accelerator technologies. Sentek Instrument, a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, has expertise in advanced sensing technologies for energy and national security applications. In addition to this award, Sentek has previously received DOE grants to advance distributed fiber optic electromagnetic sensing for carbon storage monitoring and to serve as a sub-awardee on a project involving fully distributed acoustic and magnetic field monitoring. These awards demonstrate Sentek's capabilities in creating innovative monitoring solutions that contribute to DOE's energy research and national security priorities.