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  • 22 May 2025
  • 3:00 EDT

Accelerator Development at TRIUMF

 The TRIUMF Accelerator Division maintains and operates the accelerating infrastructure at TRIUMF including the 500MeV cyclotron, ISAC warm and cold linear accelerators, ARIEL e-Linac, ISOL and meson production targets and beamlines. A major focus of the last several years has been the installation of the ARIEL project that will add two new ISOL production targets allowing three simultaneous radioactive ion beams to be delivered to ISAC experiments. TRIUMF has planned a full year shutdown of beam delivery in 2026 (SD2026) in order to be able to complete ARIEL for commissioning in 2027. In addition to ARIEL several significant upgrade projects are on-going or near completion to be ready for the expanded beam delivery in the ARIEL era. In addition to supporting on-site infrastructure TRIUMF is engaged in national and international partnerships as Canada’s centre for particle accelerator research. Nationally, TRIUMF is hosting developments in THz radiation at the e-Linac and leading the design of a Compact Accelerator Based Neutron Source (PC-CANS) for the Canadian neutron community. Internationally TRIUMF is supplying crab cavity cryomodules to CERN for the Hi-Luminosity upgrade project and engaging in other collaborations on ISOL technology, remote handling, SRF and beam physics. An important part of the Accelerator Division mission is student training. Researchers from the Division co-teach an accelerator physics course once a year and mentor ~12 graduate students in cutting edge projects in SRF, beam physics and ISOL technology that leverage the established know-how and infrastructure at TRIUMF. The seminar will summarize the major development projects at TRIUMF.
  • 22 June 2025 – 27 June 2025

HIAT2025 - the 16th International Conference on Heavy Ion Accelerator Technology

 HIAT is an international conference dedicated to the design, construction, development and operation of stable and radioactive heavy-ion accelerators and their components. It focuses on the operational experience of existing facilities, achievements in heavy-ion accelerator physics and technology, progress on the implementation of new projects and infrastructure upgrades, and trends in the proposal, design and application of heavy ion accelerators as well as their main systems and components. View event
  • 20 July 2025 – 26 July 2025

Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN)

PAN introduces participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology.

The PAN @ Michigan State Experience

  • Learn about research in one of the top rare-isotope laboratories in the world.
  • Get introduced to the fascinating fields of astrophysics, precision measurement, and nuclear science.
  • Perform your own nuclear physics experiments.
  • Meet researchers who are exploring a wide array of questions.
  • Discover the surprising array of career opportunities in science.
  • Experience the atmosphere of college life.
  • Participants in the 2024 program get free room and board on campus (if required).

Discover what happens at a rare isotope facility by joining an FRIB tour. Interested members of the public and students from public, homeschool, private, and parochial schools can discover the inner workings of FRIB with a guided tour.

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FRIB offers learning resources and hosts programs for K–12 teachers and students from public, homeschool, private, and parochial schools, designed to inspire curiosity and support hands-on learning.

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FRIB seeks to inspire a love for nuclear science by fostering innovative, cross-disciplinary collaborations that connect with learners of all ages and backgrounds.

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Advanced Studies Gateway

The Advanced Studies Gateway is an initiative at FRIB that brings together researchers, innovators, creative thinkers, artists, and performers from all fields and strengthens ties between Michigan State University and the community. Activities include research workshops as well as public talks, concerts, and special events that are free and open to the public.

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MSUFCU Arts Power Up Arts Residency at FRIB

This residency fosters collaboration, exploration, experimentation and innovation on MSU’s campus, culminating in the creation of artworks at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

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For more information about public engagement at FRIB, or to inquire about arranging a tour, contact the FRIB Outreach Coordinator.

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