European Small-Scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, 2016

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, European Network of Small-scale Accelerator Facilities

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, 2016

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, entries => 50 accelerator facilities small-scale ??? ≈ 30 Small-scale Accelerator Facilities LE synchrotrons, e-LINACs, Tandems, LE Cyclotrons Secondary neutron beams (≈ 40% fundamental NP research) (≈ 60% applications) ≈ 300 active students/year users (researchers)/year most of the SAF users also participate in research activities of Large-scale Accelerator facilities through TNA programs. Testing / Commissioning of detectors / setups Preparation / development of (calibration) standards Complementary experiments Training of young researchers – (new)users of TNA facilities

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, 2016 European Network of Small-scale Accelerator Facilities OBJECTIVES 1 Organize extended data bases of resources available at small-scale accelerator facilities, and increase the community awareness of the capabilities of these facilities and identify niches for scientific research. 2 Develop good practices and exchange know-how related to a) the operation of accelerators and ion sources, b) target preparation and recycling, c) detector and instrumentation maintenance, d) laboratory management and coordination of users. 3 Elaborate and formulate action plans aiming at an effective use of small-scale accelerator facilities for training young scientists. In this context, small-scale facilities should complement the early stages of the formation of future generations of experimentalists and serve, when necessary, as introductory laboratories to TA facilities. 4 Develop and coordinate common scientific efforts with emphasis on projects around the Transnational Access facilities of ENSAR2 and furthermore around the upcoming ESFRI infrastructures.

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, 2016 European Network of Small-scale Accelerator Facilities DELIVERABLES 1 Strategy Report “Physics Opportunities and Innovation at European Small-Scale Accelerators” (Month 18) 2 Electronic Proceedings “International Workshop on Accelerator Operation and Management” (Month 36) 3 Strategy Report “Training Opportunities at European Small-Scale Accelerators” (Month 36) 4 Strategy Report “Integration of the ENSAF labs with the European TA Accelerator Facilities” (Month 48)

European Small-scale Accelerator Facilities S. Harissopulos: NuPECC Strategy Meeting, Darmstadt, January 16, 2016 “Fully exploit smaller scale national and university Nuclear Physics laboratories across Europe dedicated to nuclear structure and astrophysics experiments, fundamental interactions and nuclear applications.”