Session C07: Physics with Accelerators - Particle Physics

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The IsoDAR cyclotron was initially conceived as the high intensity proton driver for neutrino experiments. Either as the injector to an 800 MeV superconducting ring cyclotron for CP violation studies in the neutrino sector or as a standalone driver producing 60 MeV protons for a search for sterile neutrinos. Since then, multiple additional applications have been proposed in medical isotope production, energy research and materials science. The aim of the IsoDAR cyclotron design is to provide 10 mA of protons at 60 MeV in cw mode. This is an order of magnitude higher current than commercially available machines can produce. Three novelties allow this jump forward: Pre-bunching and injecting through an RFQ inserted axially into the cyclotron; accelerating H$_{\mathrm{2}}^{\mathrm{+}}$ ions rather than protons; designing for optimal utilization of the vortex effect. Here, I will present the latest beam dynamics results and the technical design of ion source, RFQ and cyclotron, using these three novelties. I will describe the IsoDAR experiment, producing neutrinos through isotope decay-at-rest, and how we will make a decisive measurement within 5 years of running.   

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Several applications of particle accelerators drive the progress in their technology, future colliders being one of the most demanding in terms of new developments. Highest luminosity at defined energies and highest reachable energies are the mainstream in the field. The community is considering projects based both on already available technology and on challenging R&D programs. An overview of the proposed future linear and circular colliders is presented, as well as progress on alternative schemes like muon colliders and plasma acceleration. Energy efficiency and management are addressed in all options, since investing in dedicated R&D to improve energy efficiency pays off in terms of savings through development of technologies, which will serve the society.