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* 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-2010-264330-CATHI)

CATHIMarie Curie Initial Training Network

Cryogenics, Accelerators and Targets at HIE-ISOLDE

Alejandro G. Sosaalejandro.garcia.sosa@cern.ch

(BE-BI-PM)WP2, ESR 3

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Outline

Background

Activity at CERN

Project Status

Publications

Training

Outreach Activities

Technical Visits

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Background

2009Master’s Degree in Physics – Minor in Digital Electronics and Control Systems.University of Oviedo, SPAIN

2010-2011Research 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-055-10).2- Time Domain Electromagnetic mapping and prospecting.

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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.

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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.

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Publications

“Beam Instrumentation for the HIE-ISOLDE Linac at CERN” (CERN-ATS-2012-091) 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 1238408  v.1, August 2012.

A. Sosa, E. Bravin, S. Burger, E. Cantero, D. Lanaia, D. Voulot, F.J.C. Wenander,

F. Zocca

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Training

Started a PhD in Accelerator Physics at the University of Liverpool, UK. February 2012.

Joint Universities Accelerator School (JUAS). January - March 2012

4th DITANET School on Advanced Career Skills. University of Liverpool, UK. May 2012.

(Quantum Systems and Research at Accelerators) DITANET Symposium at the Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, U.K. 16 May 2012.

General French courses at CERN. May – July 2012

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Outreach Activities

CERN guide.

“Get curious series - Marie Curie ITNs in a nutshell” video

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Technical Visits

ATLAS, CMS, SM18, LINAC2 facilities at CERN.

PSI Laboratory, Villigen, Switzerland.

ESRF. Grenoble, France.

Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, UK.

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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!