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In August 2019, Anna Grassellino signs the last LCLS-II cryomodule going to SLAC.

Fermilab sees record performance from next-generation accelerator component

Accelerator experts at three national labs have advanced the next generation of cryomodules, the building blocks of particle accelerators. A prototype built for the high-energy upgrade of SLAC’s LCLS-II X-ray laser has advanced the state of the art, packing more acceleration into a smaller distance, and could dramatically improve future accelerators.

Successful tests pave the way for Fermilab’s next-generation particle accelerator

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This spring testing wrapped up at the PIP-II Injector Test Facility, or PIP2IT. The successful outcome paves the way for the construction of PIP-II, a new particle accelerator that will power record-breaking neutrino beams and drive a broad physics research program at Fermilab for the next 50 years.

HWR back to APS-TD after test in PIP2IT

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After successfully accelerating beam in PIP2IT, the half-wave resonator cryomodule was transported back to APS-TD ICB, where it will be prepared for long-term storage before installation in PIP-II.

UK plays vital role in creating world’s most powerful neutrino beam

From the STFC, May 12, 2021: STFC and US-based Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have agreed to collaborate on building one of the world’s most powerful linear accelerators.

UK to play vital role in creating the world’s most powerful neutrino beam

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The Science and Technology Facilities Council, or STFC, has signed an agreement with Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, in the United States, designating how the two organizations will collaborate to build one of the world’s most powerful linear accelerators.

Overview of a cryomodule

On March 1, 2021, Fermilab employee Elias Lopez walks alongside the final cryomodule for the Linac Coherent Light Source II, or the LCLS-II, at the Cryomodule Test Facility. LCLS-II, people, cryomodule, accelerator technology, LCLS-II Photo: Ryan Postel

On March 1, 2021, Fermilab employee Elias Lopez walks alongside a cryomodule for LCLS-II at the Cryomodule Test Facility.

Fermilab delivers final superconducting particle accelerator component for world’s most powerful laser

The cryomodule from Fermilab is 12 meters (39 feet) long and will start the transport to SLAC on March 19, 2021. Photo: Fermilab

Fermilab gives a sendoff to the final superconducting component for the LCLS-II particle accelerator at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California. LCLS-II will be the world’s brightest and fastest X-ray laser. A partnership of particle accelerator technology, materials science, cryogenics and energy science, LCLS-II exemplifies cross-disciplinary collaboration across DOE national laboratories.

Testing wraps up for first Fermilab-designed cryomodule for PIP-II accelerator

Cryomodules of five different types, one of which is the SSR1 pictured here, boost the energy of the beam. cryomodule, beam, PIP-II, superconducting technology, accelerator Photo: Tom Nicol, Fermilab

A Fermilab team has completed tests for a crucial superconducting segment for the PIP-II particle accelerator, the future heart of the Fermilab accelerator chain. The segment, called a cryomodule, will be one of many, but this is the first to be fully designed, assembled and tested at Fermilab. It represents a journey of technical challenges and opportunities for innovation in superconducting accelerator technology.

Accelerating science globally: PIP-II engineers continue designs for particle-propelling machine from home

Engineers from five countries are coordinating the design of the large cryomodules that will enable the new PIP-II accelerator at Fermilab to generate protons for the world’s most powerful beam of neutrinos, in support of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.