Antimatter Containment Chamber: Measurements and Technology

Diamagnetic levitation is a concept that will find its uses in many areas. Our team explores diamagnetic levitation for the purpose of antimatter containment. Antimatter is a topic of interest in the world of propulsion and energy applications, despite its current practical unsustainability. Our goal is to provide a "bottle" that could hold antimatter. Many potential designs exist for achieving levitation. We use graphite particles in a laboratory setting, to test different configurations of magnetic traps. The concept has proven functional, however scaling it into proper dimensions has shown problematic. The current model in the works is called Haulton Magneto-Gravitational Trap and includes two field-shaping cones sitting on top and on the bottom of a pair of N-52 Neodymium magnets. We hope that providing a stable and secure antimatter storage chamber will open the door for further scientific and commercial endeavors regarding antimatter.