Thermal Radiation Shield for HTS Magnet

Described are structures and techniques for supporting a thermal radiation shield in a superconducting magnet. The thermal radiation shield can be supported off of a cold mass using low thermal conductivity structural supports. Structural supports, specifically thermal radiation shield supports and bumpers, may be installed between a cold mass and the radiation shield to mitigate deflections of the radiation shield. Thermal radiation shield supports are attached to both the cold mass and the radiation shield. Bumpers may be used in addition to thermal radiation shield supports and have a first end attached to either the cold mass or the thermal radiation shield and a second end not physically coupled to any structure.