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Muon collider attracts broad interest from early career researchers

An online session to showcase the possibilities of a future muon particle accelerator was attended by nearly 190 participants from 38 countries

Issue 48
20 September, 2024

Thin films for accelerators, or why physicists need to learn some chemistry…

Investment and scientific coordination is needed for the development of new thin film solutions for superconducting radio frequency cavities, with the current favoured material costing more per kilogram than silver

Issue 48
19 September, 2024

The role of the EIC Accelerator Collaboration in shaping the Electron-Ion Collider

Progress accelerates toward the development of the world's first fully polarised Electron-Ion Collider

Issue 48
19 September, 2024

‘Career changing’: CERN Accelerator School holds successful first course for mechanical and materials engineers

The 85 participants gained theoretical and hands-on experience of working on particle accelerator technologies

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19 September, 2024

Students pitch innovative ideas to tackle healthcare issues with particle accelerators in 10-day challenge

From prosthesis pain to severe burns, four student teams have set their minds to solving global healthcare issues in the I.FAST project’s third challenge based initiative

Issue 48
18 September, 2024

Bridging research and industry: The Accelerator Science and Technology Industry Permanent Forum

A newly established forum aims to better align the priorities of research institutions and industry, including in the particle accelerator area.

Issue 48
18 September, 2024

€1M innovation fund for sustainable accelerators

Laser-plasma technology, additive manufacturing, high-temperature superconductors and other innovations have strong potential to reduce the footprint of particle accelerators.

Issue 47
08 May, 2024

Muon Collider: US set to join the international collaboration study

In December 2023, the Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel made strong recommendations for the future muon collider, boosting the international muon collider collaboration.

Issue 47
08 May, 2024

Embarking on an exciting journey through the realm of non-invasive beam diagnostic

Over the last ten years, the search for new instrumentation tools has led to the development of new concepts and designs at the micron scale.

Issue 47
07 May, 2024

FCC-ee and FCC-hh machines: at a glance

The FCC feasibility study, has reached a successful mid-term review on its path to completion in 2025. From electrons to protons, FCC-ee and FCC-hh join forces, offering unprecedented precision and energy reach.

Issue 47
07 May, 2024