Foundations of Cryocoolers

15 Jun 2026

Join CSA on Monday, June 15th from 8:00AM - 5:00PM at The Everson Museum of Arts in Syracuse, NY for the 2026 Foundations of Cryocoolers Short Course. This course will be held in conjunction with the International Cryocooler Conference (separate registration required).

Cryogenic temperatures enable transformative technologies across medicine, space exploration, defense, transportation, energy, and scientific research. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cryocoolers, covering systems that operate from ~150 K down to the millikelvin range. Originally developed and taught by Ray Radebaugh, this course continues in his honor, preserving his emphasis on both fundamental understanding and practical engineering applications.

Originally developed and taught by Ray Radebaugh, this course continues in his honor, preserving his emphasis on both fundamental understanding and practical engineering application.

Course Outline

Session 1: Joule-Thomson & Microcryocoolers
Instructor: Franklin Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Session 2: Brayton, Claude & Heat Exchangers
Instructor: Mark Zagarola, Creare

Session 3: Pulse Tube & Regenerative Systems
Instructor: Xihuan Hao, Bluefors

Session 4: Sub-Kelvin Systems & Emerging Research
Instructor: Franklin Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Session 5: Practical Aspects of Cryocooler Fabrication and Instrumentation
Instructor: Peter Bradley, NIST

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Syracuse, New York