Program Overview

This event offers a dynamic program that brings together key players from research, industry, and academia to explore the latest developments in cryogenic technology. Across diverse fields such as big science, quantum applications, liquid hydrogen, high-tech systems, and healthcare, participants will gain insights into both historical foundations and cutting-edge advancements.

The program is built around invited talks, thematic sessions, and practical learning opportunities through our technical short courses.

The ECD/CHMT 2025 Organizers occasionally need to make changes to the program. Authors and attendees are urged to check the schedule often, especially closer to the conference, for last minute changes.

All program information and practical details, including the author, exhibitor, and attendee guides, can be found on the Indico event page

Keynote Talks at the European Cryogenics Days and Workshop

We are proud to announce an exciting lineup of keynote lectures at the upcoming European Cryogenics Days and workshop. Leaders from the fields of Big Science, Liquid Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation, High-Tech Systems, and Quantum Technology will present cutting-edge developments, industrial perspectives, and thought-provoking historical insights.

Historical Perspectives by:

Twente and Gravitational Waves: How a circle of research life closes - Prof. H.J.M. Ter Brake (Emeritus UT)

Reflections On Dilution Refrigerators - Prof. A.T.A.M. De Waele (Emeritus TU/e)

Big Science:

Cryogenics at the ESS - On the way to steady state operations - P. Arnold (ESS)

Cryogenic Challenges in Infrared Astronomy: The METIS Experience - M. Maresca (NOVA)

Cryogenic supply for FAIR- an update - H. Kollmus (GSI)

Cryogenics for the fusion devices: An overview of heating, fueling, exhaust and fuel separation systems - C. P. Dhard

(Max Planck Institute IPP)

Status of the cryogenic infrastructure upgrade for the High Luminosity LHC at CERN - F. Merli (CERN)

Quantum technologies:

Cryogenic cooling plant for the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer - L. Decker (Linde)

Cryogenic     infrastructures     challenges     for   quantum computing - S. Crispel (Air Liquide)

Cryogenic Electronics for Quantum-Classical Applications -E. Charbon (EPFL)

Quocca: A scalable quantum control and readout platform - Bühler (FZ Jülich)

Liquid Hydrogen Technologies:

The World’s First Integrated Liquid Hydrogen Supply Chain: Innovation at Amsterdam Port - E. Rothas (Ecolog) Sustainable aviation at Airbus - V. Baumbach (Airbus)

Hi-Tech systems:

MRI at 10mT using SQUID detection in an open environment - D. Labat (Chipiron)

Cryocooler Developments for the Einstein Telescope Path Finder - R. Kunst (Demcon Kryoz)

High-Capacity GM Cryocoolers and Circulating Cooling Systems - S. K. Gandla (Sumitomo)

Technical Short Courses in Cryogenics – Practical Learning for Researchers and Professionals

Please note that the short courses are now fully booked. A waiting list is available for those who would still like to join.

We are pleased to offer two complementary technical short courses in cryogenics, designed to provide practical, hands-on learning experiences. These courses are ideal for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of cryogenic systems, heat transfer, and measurement techniques.

Participants will engage in live exercises, numerical simulations, and laboratory demonstrations, gaining valuable skills that can be directly applied to their research and engineering projects. Registration to the workshop is mandatory to join these courses. After registration and fee payment please indicate your interest to join the course by writing an email to registration@ecd-chmt.com, indicate your choice of the course. Note that due to limited capacity registration to the courses will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Lunch and coffee are served during the day.

Course 1: Cryogenic Heat Transfer – Bootcamp on Numerical Modeling

This fast-paced, hands-on course introduces participants to the essentials of heat transfer in cryogenic systems and guides them through the process of building practical numerical models using COMSOL Multiphysics.

Participants will start with a concise introduction to heat transfer concepts relevant to cryogenic systems, including conduction, convection, and radiation. Special attention is given to how these heat transfer modes behave at low temperatures.

What You Will Learn:

• COMSOL Multiphysics for Cryogenics:
  Learn how to set up, simulate, and analyze heat transfer problems using COMSOL, focusing on cryogenic applications.

• Conduction Modeling:
  Understand heat conduction with temperature-dependent material properties and apply it to real-world cases such as heat generation in electrical leads.

• Convective Heat Transfer:
  Model both steady and oscillating flows to capture the complexity of convection in cryogenic systems.

• Radiation in Cryogenics:
  Gain insights into thermal radiation effects and learn how to integrate them into your numerical simulations.

• Advanced Topics:
  Explore moving boundary problems and their relevance in cryogenic heat transfer scenarios.

Live Exercises:

Throughout the course, participants will actively build and run models in live COMSOL exercises, with guidance from experienced instructors. The course emphasizes practical tips, modeling strategies, and common pitfalls in cryogenic simulations.

Course 2: Hands-On Cryogenic Systems and Measurements

A fully practical course that provides direct exposure to cryogenic equipment, flow systems, superconductors, and cryostat design.

Demonstration 1: Cryogenic Instrumentation

Under the guidance of our hosting engineer, participants will learn how to perform mass flow, pressure, and temperature control experiments, data acquisition with Python.

Demonstration 2: Resistance vs. Temperature

Measure the critical temperature of a Bi₂Sr₂Ca₂Cu₃O₁₀/Ag tape suspended above liquid nitrogen and observe the transition to the superconducting state.

Demonstration 3: Superconductors and Their Applications

Explore the Cable Press used for characterization and acceptance tests of ITER cables, and discuss its significance in superconducting applications.

Demonstration 4: Levitation

Experience the fascinating phenomenon of magnetic levitation using superconducting materials.

Demonstration 5: Critical Current Measurement

Under the supervision of our hosting engineer, perform a critical current measurement on a BSCCO-2223 tape and understand the concept of superconducting current limits.

Demonstration 6: Cryostat Design

Learn the essential aspects of cryostat design, focusing on current leads, cryocooler mounting, instrumentation connections, and vacuum equipment, guided by an experienced engineer.