HEP high energy physics

Scientific Instrumentation

Control and Diagnostic Systems for Scientific Applications

Accurate timing is crucial for proper functioning, optimization and safety

Synchronization of Components
Precise coordination of various elements, such as radio-frequency (RF) cavities, beam monitors, and magnets, is essential for guiding and manipulating charged particles along the desired path.

Beam Diagnostics
Accurate timing is necessary for the effective use of diagnostic tools like beam position monitors, emittance monitors, and energy spectrometers, which help optimize performance and quality of result.

Pulse Shaping and Beam Manipulation
Short, intense pulses of particles are often produced in accelerators. Precise timing is crucial for controlling the properties of these pulses, such as duration, intensity, and energy distribution.

Data Acquisition and Processing
Proper correlation and interpretation of data collected from various sensors and detectors rely on accurate timing, which is used to fine-tune performance and guarantee successful experiments.

Experiment Synchronization
Precise timing is necessary for coordinating the operation with other instruments, such as detectors or external lasers, ensuring accurate and reliable experimental results.

Safety and Interlock Systems
Real-time monitoring of various parameters and triggering protective measures in case of anomalies or potentially hazardous situations are dependent on accurate timing, ensuring the protection of both the equipment and operators.

  • Control and Diagnostic for Particle Accelerators

  • CERN Collaboration

  • RF control system design for the IFMIF project