Accelerator

New EU project aims to advance plasma accelerator technologies for benefit of science and industry

PACRI is looking to reduce the size, energy use, impact, and cost of future plasma facilities, enabling applications in ultrafast science, healthcare, manufacturing, and compact colliders

Issue 49
15 December, 2024

Newly developed thermal conducting material holds promise for use in future accelerators and industry

A new carbide-carbon material, developed through the EU-funded I.FAST project, could prove be a scalable option as a thermal conductor in demanding conditions – becoming a replacement in high-end solutions for cheap yet less high performing materials

Issue 49
15 December, 2024

How high-temperature superconductors can drive the evolution of particle accelerators

There are several new studies underway to assess the role that HTS can play in improving the performance of radio frequency systems of future particle accelerators

Issue 49
15 December, 2024

Exploring new frontiers: Unlocking the FCC-ee's potential beyond particle physics

Experts convene at CERN to unveil groundbreaking applications for the Future Circular electron-positron Collider.

Issue 49
15 December, 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

Issue 48
19 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

Unleashing the Power of CAS Courses

Over the last decades, the learning path of an accelerator scientist has evolved. Two CERN group leaders tell us how CAS Courses are proving invaluable.

Issue 47
07 May, 2024

Muon g-2 experiment blurs distinction between accelerator and particle physics

Importance of accelerator science and detailed knowledge about the beam dynamics for the breakthrough Muon g-2 experiment.

Issue 45
18 September, 2023

Simon van der Meer Early Career Award in Novel Accelerators

Sponsored by the European Network for Novel Accelerators, the Simon van der Meer Award recognises outstanding early career contributions (theoretical, experimental, computational or technical) in novel accelerator science

Issue 43
11 April, 2023