Read article 'The LS2 vacuum challenge'
The LS2 vacuum challenge
An exhaustive programme of work spanning mechanical repairs and upgrades prepares the CERN vacuum systems for more luminous beam operations ahead.
Read article 'The LS2 vacuum challenge'
Read article 'Plasmas on target in vacuum science'
Plasmas on target in vacuum science
CERN vacuum experts explore the critical role that surface modification plays in large-scale vacuum systems.
Read article 'Detail and diligence ensure LS2 progress'
Detail and diligence ensure LS2 progress
CERN’s vacuum groups has completed an intense period of activity during LS2 to prepare the accelerator complex for more luminous operations.
Read article 'Thinking big in vacuum R&D'
Thinking big in vacuum R&D
Head of the KIT Vacuum Lab, Christian Day, discusses the importance of an integrated approach to vacuum system development in which modelling, simulation and experimental validation all work in tandem...
Read article 'Vacuum solutions fuel fusion dreams'
Vacuum solutions fuel fusion dreams
ITER vacuum-section leader Robert Pearce describes the latest progress with one of the largest and most complex vacuum systems ever built.
Read article 'MAX IV: partnership is the key'
MAX IV: partnership is the key
State-of-the-art ultrahigh-vacuum technologies underpin the 3 GeV electron storage ring of Sweden's MAX IV light source.
Read article 'Exotic flavours at the FCC'
Exotic flavours at the FCC
Intriguing hints of deviations from the Standard Model in the flavour sector point towards new physics accessible at a Future Circular Collider.
Read article 'How the Sun and stars shine'
How the Sun and stars shine
Precise measurements of solar neutrinos have enabled the Borexino experiment to definitively observe the two main fusion reactions in stars.
Read article 'Linacs to narrow radiotherapy gap'
Linacs to narrow radiotherapy gap
Technology originally developed for high-energy physics is being used to develop a novel medical linear accelerator for radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries.
Read article 'Powering for a sustainable future'
Powering for a sustainable future
Energy economy was the primary motivation for CERN to adopt the “Sirius” family of regenerative power converters for its transfer lines.
