Publication highlight: An innovative ecosystem for accelerator science and technology

In September, Jimmy Andersen led an online seminar addressing some of the ideas in this paper.

Published as part of the proceedings of the 2021 International Particle Accelerator Conference (IPAC2021), held virtually from Campinas, Brazil in May 2021, this introduction to the iEcosystem arising around ESS is an early step in defining a new model for "a full-scale solution to enable the RI potential and impact" for the RIs of tomorrow.

The paper is co-authored by BrightnESS² WP4 leader and interim head of External Relations and EU Grants at ESS Jimmy Andersen and ESS accelerator engineering scientist and BrightnESS² contributor Christine Darve, among others.

AN INNOVATIVE ECO-SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

C. Darve†, J. Andersen, S. Salman, European Spallation Source, ERIC, Lund, Sweden M. Stankovski, Lund institute of advanced neutron and X-ray science, Lund, Sweden B. Nicquevert, S. Petit, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland

Abstract

The emergence of new technologies and innovative communication tools permits us to transcend societal challenges. While particle accelerators are essential instruments to improve our quality of life through science and technology, an adequate ecosystem is essential to activate and maximize this potential. Research Infrastructure (RI) and industries supported by enlightened organizations and education, can generate a sustainable environment to serve this purpose. In this paper, we will discuss state-of-the-art infrastructures taking the lead to reach this impact, thus contributing to economic and social transformation.

https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.00056