Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September * This research project has been supported by a Marie Curie Early Initial Training Network Fellowship of the European Community’s Seventh Programme under contract number (PITN-GA CATHI) CATHI Marie Curie Initial Training Network Cryogenics, Accelerators and Targets at HIE-ISOLDE Alejandro G. Sosa (BE-BI-PM) WP2, ESR 3 Mid-Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Outline Background Activity at CERN Project Status Publications Training Outreach Activities Technical Visits
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Background 2009 Master’s Degree in Physics – Minor in Digital Electronics and Control Systems. University of Oviedo, SPAIN Research Assistant at the University of Oviedo in two different projects: 1- Development of non-destructive technology to estimate the erosion of refractory brick in blast furnaces (FUO-EM ). 2- Time Domain Electromagnetic mapping and prospecting.
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Activity at CERN Taking measurements to test the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cup prototype using pilot beam. Running simulations on CST Particle Studio to assess the performance of the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cups. Characterization of the MCPs at REX-ISOLDE as a beam position monitor. Tested a Si PIN photodiode in REX-ISOLDE to be used in EBIS time of flight measurements. Collaborated in emittance studies at REX-ISOLDE with different beam energies and beam shapes.
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Project Status Characterizing the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cup, working on possible improvements. A prototype of the HIE-ISOLDE Diagnostic boxes will arrive at CERN next month from AVS. Preparation of tests under way. Deciding the best locations for the first Si detectors during stage 1 of the upgrade in order to assess their performance and radiation tolerance.
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Publications “Beam Instrumentation for the HIE-ISOLDE Linac at CERN” (CERN- ATS ) Presented at IPAC 2012 (New Orleans, USA). A. Sosa, E. Bravin, M.A. Fraser, J. Galipienzo, Y. Kadi, A. Larman, D. Voulot, C.P. Welsch, F.J.C. Wenander, F. Zocca PIN Photodiode test report on the REX-ISOLDE post-accelerator. EDMS document v.1, August A. Sosa, E. Bravin, S. Burger, E. Cantero, D. Lanaia, D. Voulot, F.J.C. Wenander, F. Zocca
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Training Started a PhD in Accelerator Physics at the University of Liverpool, UK. February Joint Universities Accelerator School (JUAS). January - March 2012 4 th DITANET School on Advanced Career Skills. University of Liverpool, UK. May (Quantum Systems and Research at Accelerators) DITANET Symposium at the Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, U.K. 16 May General French courses at CERN. May – July 2012
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Outreach Activities CERN guide. “Get curious series - Marie Curie ITNs in a nutshell” video
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Technical Visits ATLAS, CMS, SM18, LINAC2 facilities at CERN. PSI Laboratory, Villigen, Switzerland. ESRF. Grenoble, France. Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, UK.
Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September Conclusions I think this training network is an incredible experience, it is definitely boosting my researcher skills, and a solid work team has now been established. Thank you so much for your attention!