Seminars

Below is a list of seminars related to the Accelerator Science and Engineering Traineeship (ASET) program.

The ASET program at MSU leverages unique campus-based equipment, systems, and experts at FRIB, extensive ASET faculty and research support in several MSU academic programs, and resources at U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories. 

2024

15 November 2024
Paving the Way for Next-Generation Electron Accelerators at Argonne
Philippe Piot, Argonne National Laboratory

Particle accelerators, especially those based on electron beams, play a vital role in advancing both fundamental research and broader societal applications. In fundamental research, electron beams serve as primary tools to probe quantum materials through, e.g., electron microscopy and explore the fundamental structure of the universe in high-energy particle colliders. Additionally, electron beams are commonly used to generate photon beams over a broad range of energies in storage-ring-based light sources and free-electron lasers, enabling cutting-edge studies across various scientific fields.

At Argonne National Laboratory, several electron-beam facilities provide valuable resources for research and development. These facilities include user-serving centers like the Advanced Photon Source and the Electron Microscopy Center, as well as R&D-focused installations like the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator and the Linac Extension Area, which support the development of next-generation accelerators.

This presentation will offer an overview of ongoing and planned accelerator R&D efforts that will advance research in Basic Energy Sciences, Nuclear Physics, and High-Energy Physics. Additionally, it will highlight research opportunities in Accelerator Science & Engineering for Master's and Doctoral students interested in contributing to this exciting interdisciplinary  field.

Past seminars are found on the archive page.