Overview
The 5th Workshop on Particle Accelerator Upgrade - Removal and Installation (PAU R&I) will be hosted by Paul Scherrer Institute and held at the Parkhotel Bad Zurzach in Switzerland.
The series of workshops highlights the strong interest in the technical topics associated with constructing and upgrading particle accelerators. The task incorporates large-scale infrastructures, shielding elements and handling of precision components, such as magnets and delicate vacuum chambers, making the task both complex and highly demanding. It calls for a unique blend of expertise of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as expertise in cooling, ventilation, logistics — all this with the understanding of the functionality of particle accelerators to make the dreams of the scientist come alive.
Based on previous workshops, we expect over 50 experts representing accelerator laboratories worldwide. Participants will share experiences of completed and ongoing installations, achievements, and challenges. Laboratories preparing for upcoming accelerator installations and upgrades will present their planning and preparation activities, seeking valuable feedback and collaboration from the international community.
Industrial Participation
We warmly invite industrial partners to join the workshop and engage with the community. The workshop offers opportunities to display your innovations through exhibition tables and to gain visibility by sponsoring events and workshop materials.
PSI and SLS Visit
The workshop includes a visit to the Swiss Light Source (SLS) at PSI. The visit will give you a unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the SLS, one of the recently upgraded 4th generation light sources.
Workshop Dinner
The workshop dinner takes us back to medieval times, where kings and queens ruled, knights protected the land, and walls of stone were built tall on hilltops — taking place at the historical Habsburg Castle.
