Improvements to CERN’s accelerator injector chain completed as part of high-luminosity upgrade

The revamped injector chain – which consists of a series of accelerators– will play a key role in boosting the Large Hadron Collider’s performance

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12 September, 2025

How working with European project I.FAST has benefitted technology companies

From getting ahead of market needs, to increasing technical know-how and giving back to society, there are several reasons for companies to participate in research projects

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12 September, 2025

Particle therapy master class marks five years of inspiring young students with series of events

The Particle Therapy MasterClass has engaged over 1,500 school pupils around the world every year since it launched in 2020, with its adaptability helping it reach under-privileged children

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12 September, 2025

International students complete challenge to find innovative medical solutions with accelerator technologies

The 24 students participating in the I.FAST Challenge Based Innovation event presented their projects at CERN and were praised for their novel ideas and creative solutions

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12 September, 2025

A look at innovative beam window materials for next-generation accelerator facilities

The EU-funded I.FAST project assessed the potential of two new materials to act as beam windows for future accelerators – with promising early results

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12 September, 2025

Ultra-thin cold plates: How 3D printing is driving innovation in detector technologies

3D-printing is finding more uses in both high-energy physics in science-focused industries. In this interview, experts from Swiss technology innovation centre CSEM explain why

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12 September, 2025

Registration for 2026 Joint Universities Accelerator School now open

JUAS offers two courses to scientists and engineers interested in finding out more about particle accelerator physics and applications

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12 September, 2025

High-Luminosity LHC: updates and progress across the international collaboration 

The latest annual newsletter outlining the most recent updates in the High-Luminosity LHC project is about to be published

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13 June, 2025

New augmented reality app aims to bring particle physics to life

The “Code of the Universe” app blends science, art, and education to spark curiosity and prepare the next generation for the future of collider research

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13 June, 2025

Key technologies to shape the future of accelerators presented at I.FAST annual meeting

Discussions centred on notable developments in accelerator science, links to industry, and sustainability at the fourth annual meeting of the EU-funded consortium in Krakow

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13 June, 2025