In a landmark achievement for scientific innovation, researchers in the Chinese mainland have developed the world's strongest all-superconducting magnet, reaching a central magnetic field of 35.6 tesla. Announced on January 27, 2026, by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), this breakthrough surpasses previous benchmarks and positions China at the forefront of high-magnetic-field technology.
The magnet, housed at Beijing's Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility, features a 35-millimeter aperture designed to support global research teams in material science, life sciences, and advanced equipment development. Its magnetic field strength is 12–24 times greater than standard medical MRI systems and over 700,000 times stronger than Earth’s natural magnetic field.
Collaborative Innovation
The project combined expertise from CAS’s Institute of Electrical Engineering, which handled magnet design and manufacturing, and the Institute of Physics, which resolved critical challenges in health monitoring and precision measurement. This collaboration underscores China’s growing capacity to drive interdisciplinary advancements in cutting-edge technologies.
Global Implications
The magnet’s extreme conditions will enable researchers worldwide to explore microscopic phenomena previously beyond reach, accelerating discoveries in quantum materials and biomedical engineering. Its low energy consumption and stability also hold promise for applications in renewable energy, transportation, and next-generation medical devices.
As nations increasingly prioritize scientific infrastructure, this achievement highlights the Chinese mainland’s role in shaping global research capabilities while fostering international partnerships in frontier science.
