Category: News
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‘Career changing’: CERN Accelerator School holds successful first course for mechanical and materials engineers
‘Career changing’: CERN Accelerator School holds successful first course for mechanical and materials engineers Article published on the Accelerating News Issue 48 For the first time in its 41-year history, the CERN Accelerator School (CAS) this summer ran a course specifically dedicated to mechanical and materials engineers. The goal is to open the door for
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The first CAS course on Mechanical and Materials Engineering for accelerators and detectors, an all-rounded experience
The first CAS course on Mechanical and Materials Engineering for accelerators and detectors, an all-rounded experience From the day 1 🗓 of our Mechanical and materials course for accelerators and detectors, we had a vibrant atmosphere. After 12 days of intense lectures, diverse visits to the industry and research centers, and continuous and changing hands-on
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Philip John Bryant (1942–2024)
Philip John Bryant (1942–2024) Newly married and finishing his PhD from University College, London, Phil was recruited by CERN in November 1968 to work in the magnet group of the Intersecting Storage Rings (ISR) division, where his first task was to watch over the manufacture of the skew quadrupoles. The group, later renamed the Beam
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Unleashing the Power of CAS Courses
Unleashing the Power of CAS Courses Particle accelerators require armies of engineers and physicists for the maintenance of and improvement of current accelerator structure and the design of future ones. The necessary skills are unique and as consequently the demand for specialised profile in research and industry alike has been growing steadily over the last
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Basics of Accelerator Physics and Technology: A Comprehensive Review
Basics of Accelerator Physics and Technology: A Comprehensive Review This non-residential course had 26 unique lectures and networking opportunities throughout the day. This week, we reviewed the core topics of accelerator physics and technology, particularly focusing on CERN machines, projects, and applications. This course is a perfect starting point for those with little experience in
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Ramping up the CERN Accelerator School
Ramping up the CERN Accelerator School In a busy year, it marked its 40th anniversary with three courses – two on topical subjects and one introductory course. These courses offer a wide range of lectures on various topics from power coupling and matching to beam loading, from computational tools to high beta cavities, and from
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40 years of accelerating knowledge
40 years of accelerating knowledge Forty years ago, the accelerator world looked quite different to what it is now. With the web yet to be invented, communication relied on telephones and written texts received via faxes or letters. Available information existed in the form of published books, conference proceedings or scripts from university lectures. Accelerator-physics
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The CERN Accelerator School celebrates 40 years
The CERN Accelerator School celebrates 40 years The CERN Accelerator School (CAS) celebrated its 40th anniversary in the sunshine last September and with its contributors this January. Back in the 1980s, a group of CERN scientists and engineers saw the need for an educational training programme in the rapidly evolving field of accelerator physics and
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CERN Accelerator School Course on Radiofrequency: A Remarkable Gathering of Professionals.
CERN Accelerator School Course on Radiofrequency: A Remarkable Gathering of Professionals. This course, which featured a series of captivating lectures and hands-on activities, was an excellent opportunity to learn and create lasting memories with present and future professionals in the field. In specialised courses like this one, the hands-on experiences are pivotal in bridging the
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Hands-on RF, an unforgettable experience
Hands-on RF, an unforgettable experience In our specialised courses, like the last one in Berlin, the hands-on experiences are pivotal in bridging the gap between theory and practice, giving participants a deeper understanding of the subject matter. In the last course of RF for Accelerators, the hands-on approach further solidified the understanding of radiofrequency principles