In space there is only radiative method available
But on the moon you’d also have conductive, and be able to connect directly to a massive heat sink
To your point 5, one of the biggest problem in space is cooling heat producing systems. There are 3 ways of heat transfer:
- Conduction - through contact of heat conducting systems like metals.
- Convection - through movement of heat transfer fluids like water or air.
- Radiation - through infrared radiation.
In space there is only radiative method available which is very inefficient. The moon getting cold on the dark side is due to it lacking atmosphere to hold the heat. One of the reason convection method of heat transfer not available.
Particle collider uses liquid helium to keep superconducting magnets on. Also to cool the collider.
Cooling would absolutely not work on moon. Low gravity may give different results of particle experiment and might be helpful.
AA5B@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
TheStaffmaster@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
This, but you can also build a traditional heat sink (panels) and let the fact that it’s very cold do the work for you. yeas it would be radiative and that’s slow, but again, two weeks of night.
TheStaffmaster@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I was referring to that being a supplemental benefit. LiHe cooling would still be the main method, just that having that extra radiative “boost” would help do so with increased efficiency/speed. (even if it’s a small boost)