BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CERN//INDICO//EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Applications of Compliant Mechanisms DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T014000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T020000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4903@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Warrick Schofield (Australian National University)\n Every day we interact with compliant mechanisms (CMs)\, whether you realis e it or not. They are present in light switches\, zippers\, and even your plastic takeaway container. A compliant mechanism is a mechanism that uses one or more flexing features to achieve a mechanical outcome. We use them frequently at the AITC as substitutes for traditional mechanisms\, such a s bearings\, slides\, and hinges\, which often don’t meet the design req uirements associated with high accuracy\, repeatability\, sensitivity\, an d especially cryogenic environments.\nCMs have many benefits such as being backlash-free\, oil-free\, small in size\, low maintenance\, and cheap. T hey really tick many boxes and can be implemented in almost any engineerin g design requiring moving components. The challenge I found\, when startin g to use CMs\, was determining when to implement them and being able to im agine all the ways a CM could be designed and used to suit many applicatio ns. But with more exposure to CMs\, this became easier and creative soluti ons started to flow.\nThis presentation is a show and tells of the many ap plications of CMs designed at the AITC\, with the hope that it may inspire others during their design process.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.a u/event/160/contributions/4903/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4903/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Developments at the ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T043000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T045000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4895@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Peter Linardakis (Australian National University)\nT he Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) at the Australian National Univer sity is reaching a series 50-year milestones in its operation of the 14UD tandem pelletron particle accelerator. Far from fading into the dying ligh t\, the accelerator and facility are instead pushing toward the future wit h an array of major infrastructure initiatives and an expanded range of in dustry relevant applications. Major capability upgrade projects include c onstruction of a space radiation testing beam line as a component of Austr alia’s National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) and an upgrade of ion beam injection with an additional alpha ion source and beam analysis hard ware. Fundamental systems too are undergoing upgrades\, with an extensive renewal of control hardware and underlying EPICS software and a replaceme nt of an aging radiation protection system. Perhaps the biggest indicator of the optimism at HIAF amongst the current\, shared challenges of the wo rld is the replacement of all ceramic acceleration tubes and posts within the 14UD to increase stability and restore the peak achievable voltage to its historical maximums.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/ contributions/4895/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4895/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The National Space Test Facility DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T002000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5010@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Eduardo Trifoni (ANU)\nThis talk will outline the Sp ace Test Facility run by the Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre at the ANU Mount Stromlo Observatory.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au /event/160/contributions/5010/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bearings in cryogenic environments DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T045000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T051000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4906@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Nick Herrald (AITC)\nBearings present engineering ch allenges in a cryogenic environment\, both from geometric control and trib ology points of view. Differential thermal strains\, resulting from non-s imilar materials\, thermal gradients\, differential cooling rates or a lac k of suitable lubrication can cause bearing degradation or malfunction. T hermal strain issues can be overcome using by exploiting specific design g eometries\, whilst tribology problems can be mitigated with dry lubricatio n and cryogenic compatible surface treatments. We show how these challeng es were overcome in a cryogenic mechanism prototype which was recently bui lt at the AITC.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contribut ions/4906/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4906/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:What is Model Based Systems Engineering? DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T051000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T053000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4893@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: David Brodrick (ANU)\nModel Based Systems Engineerin g is something I wish I had discovered much earlier in my career. It is an effective way to help manage the architecture\, interfaces and requiremen ts of complex instrumentation projects. I will use this opportunity to pro vide a brief introduction and reflect on some of the ways we have used MBS E for our projects at AITC.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/1 60/contributions/4893/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4893/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bringing custom and precsion optics to Australian industry and res earchers - OptoFab ACT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T045000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T051000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5035@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Steve Madden (OptoFab ACT\, ANU)\nIn this presetatio n I will introduce the Australian National Nanofabrication Facility on a g eneral level\, and then more specifically OptoFab ACT which is a recent ne w node formed around optical coatings\,precision custom optical fabriction \, and ultimately optical chips. I will present the current and upcoming c apabilties and some exaamples of components and systems we have built.\n\n https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5035/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5035/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Overview of Optical Engineering DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T043000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T045000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5009@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Israel Vaughn (AITC at the Australian National Unive rsity)\nOptical engineering combines the disciplines of physics\, electric al engineering\, and mechanical engineering. At AITC we design and integra te optical systems. This talk gives an overview of optical engineering tec hniques\, some tools of the trade\, and some tips and tricks that we have learned through building optical systems.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron. org.au/event/160/contributions/5009/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5009/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Development of 4-Way Slits Control System for the ANTARES accelera tor DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T012000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4899@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nThis talk will describe the de sign and development of a control system for precise positioning of 4-way slits to be installed at the low energy end of the ANTARES accelerator at the ASTO Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS). The talk will cover the r ationale\, process and challenges faced in creating and implementing this in house design exercise. Topics covered include Stepper motors\, drive s election\, EtherCat communications and Beckhoff TwinCAT development softwa re.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4899/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4899/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cutting Through Time DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T232000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5034@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Stephen Battisson (ANU)\nThe preparation of Ferroman ganese crust samples for AMS studies.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org. au/event/160/contributions/5034/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5034/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Advanced Composites Manufacturing DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T012000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5033@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Paul Compston (ANU)\nThis talk will provide a descri ption of the Advanced Composites Manufacturing facility and recent demonst ration projects.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contribu tions/5033/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5033/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Australian Synchrotron's motion architecture EtherCat extension DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T035000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T041000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5005@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Nader Afshar ()\nAustralian Synchrotron has a standa rdised motion system architecture based on pmac motion controllers and epi cs pmac support software stack\, which is developed based on dls pmac driv er.\n\nTo address current and future expansion requirements\, we have draw n a concept to extend our existing platform to connect Motor Drivers\, Enc oders and IO terminals to the pmac controllers using CAN Over EtherCat and specifically using DS402 and DS406 profiles.\n\nThis architecture enables AS to use a broad variety of low-level motion devices using the existing software stack\, with all of the developed features including special equi pment protection functions\, coordinated motion capabilities and templatin g toolsets. \n\nAlso\, this architecture provides the necessary scalabilit y without significant new developments nor change/configuration management .\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5005/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5005/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Software/Firmware/Hardware testing and verification flows in SKAO DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T055000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5032@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Malte Marquarding (CSIRO)\nFrom requirements to exec ution of test on hardware and then back using JAMA\, JIRA\, CICD\, tango\, k8s and hardware.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contri butions/5032/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5032/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easy Build System DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T033000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T035000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5030@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Andrew Starritt (Australian Synchrotron)\nThe accele rator and support infra-structure at the Australian Synchrotron has over 2 20 different EPICS IOCs\, gateways\, archivers and operator interfaces ite ms\nthat need to be built and maintained.\nThis presentation will give an over view of the tools involved\, the methodology\,\nand the advantages an d disadvantages of the system.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/even t/160/contributions/5030/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5030/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACE RADIATION TESTING\, DOSIMETRY SLITS DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T002000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T004000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4896@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Thomas Tunningley (ANU)\nThe ANU has been awarded fu nding to develop a simulated space radiation testing facility. The facili ty is aimed at qualifying electronic components for use in space projects. Radiation will be produced and targeted at electronic equipment to measu re the effects at a component level. Two of the parts required in this sy stem are: slits for defining the area of irradiation\, and dosimetry to pr ovide measurement of radiation. The system must be capable of handling a large range of fluxes\, with real-time measurement at low-levels. At ANU\ , a system has been designed to meet all these requirements in a compact a nd novel way. This presentation will detail the design requirements and t he development of the system from concept to reality.\n\nhttps://events01. synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4896/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4896/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Projects DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T004000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T010000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5031@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Alexey Grigoriev (ANU)\nAlexey will present on some of the spacecraft missions he has been involved in.\n\nhttps://events01.sy nchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5031/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5031/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HIAF DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T231000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T233000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5029@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Mahananda Dasgupta (ANU)\nAn overview of the ANU Hea vy Ion Accelerator Facility.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/ 160/contributions/5029/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5029/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Installation of a PLC in the ANTARES accelerator terminal DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T025000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T031000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5004@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Andrew Downes (ANSTO)\nThe ANTARES 10MV accelerator at ANSTO was originally built in the 1960’s. The terminal was upgraded i n the 1990s and early 2000s. It was very basic in operation due to the har sh operating environment and technological limitations at the time. Techno logy and user requirements have changed significantly since then and a nee d was identified to increase the capabilities. This presentation discusses the installation and testing of a PLC in the terminal and the challenges of protecting it from the effects of high voltages.\n\nhttps://events01.sy nchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5004/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5004/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Powerbrick Field Automatic Test System DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T025000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5028@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Simin Chen (ANSTO)\nPowerbrick has been selected as the preferred motion controller at Austraian Synchrotron. However it has b ecome mandatory to apply site acceptance test (SAT) due to the quality iss ues found on received units. System level automatic testing significantly reduced the time consumption from hours to minutes. It is also ideal for f ield testing on the deployed units.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au /event/160/contributions/5028/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5028/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ANTARES AMS Data Acquisition System - Current Status and Future Up grade DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T031000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T033000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4897@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nANTARES AMS Data Acquisition S ystem (DAQ) is built up in the early time of 90’s. The system includes d etector\, pre-Amplify\, CAMAC electronics system\, and VME frame with Moto rola MVME CPU processor plus CEAN scaler board and ADC pulse process board . The system employs OS/9 operator system that were developed by Microware for MVME CPU processor. A Linux machine is connected to MVME CPU board vi a ethernet for the experimental data process and graphic display. A specia l C program package SOAP plays strong function for above data process and display. With such aged DAQ system\, it is quite difficult for maintenance and development. There are also many system issues and hardware shortage that cannot be fixed easily. Upgrade of ANTARES AMS DAQ system is necessar y. \nSeveral options have been proposed. What we considered is to apply fo r latest data process technology instead of Motorola CPU board and VME sig nal process crate. One portable solution of new DAQ system can be applied for CAEN Digitizer desktop box DT5742\, 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switche d Capacitor Digitizer. The CAEN Digitizer DT5742 has strong function combi ned scaler process and ADC process for the pulse. We can therefore not rel y on the VME chases with MVME CPU boards\, CEAN scaler board\, and CEAN pu lse process boards. Furthermore\, Digitizer desktop box DT5742 carries bui lt-in DRS4 chip mobile processor with a lot of strong functions. CEAN also provides software package CoMPASS for multiparametric DAQ software for Ph ysics Applications and communication sockets that can be accessed by other user’s applications. A Linux DAQ system contains local data analysis an d visualised data processor that can connect CEAN software package and “ Digitizer Desktop Box” through special socks and optical cable. A new "S OAP" package will be developed depend on QT GUI application and Digitizer desktop box DT5742.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contr ibutions/4897/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4897/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2.3m Automation - Redesign a control system without changing any ( bespoke) hardware DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T002000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T004000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4907@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Ian Price (ANU)\nThe ANU 2.3m telescope was original ly built in the early 80's. Usage has evolved from observers on-site pushi ng buttons to remote operation with GUI interfaces for plant and instrumen t control\, and now fully autonomous operation. The hardware of the telesc ope and instrument control systems has remained largely unchanged but soft ware control systems have changed substantially. This is a brief overview of the automated observing control system\, which pulls various bespoke co mponents into a consolidated distributed control system. The primary objec tive of the project is to extend the working life of a useful\, but aging facility\, by 10 years.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/c ontributions/4907/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4907/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Renewal of Computer Systems at ANSTO Centre for Accelerator Scienc e DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T002000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4900@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nThis talk will outline steps t hat are being taken at the ANSTO Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) to r enew and restructure our ageing network and computer systems assets. This process is aimed at modernisation of CAS IT and OT infrastructure to faci litate more efficient collection\, storage and processing of electronic da ta\, providing staff and customers with greater overall system visibility and reinforcing a positive user experience.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotro n.org.au/event/160/contributions/4900/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4900/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Updating the 14UD control system at HIAF (ANU) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T004000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T010000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4898@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Christian Notthoff (The Australian National Universi ty)\nThe current control system is based on an Ubuntu 12 (32 bit) server a nd EPICS version 3.14.11-dirty. The server provides EPICS IOC's to four VM E crates and a few arm based IOC's via tftp boot. All IOC's run the same i ocApp with different st.cmd and data base files to form the accelerator co ntrol system. In addition all control terminals are thick clients booting from the Ubuntu 12 server\, which provide a python based control screen to operate the accelerator.\nIn this contribution I will present our ideas f or restructuring/reprogramming the control system and operator screens.\nW e are planing to update EPICS to R7 where possible\, program a new operato r screen based on qeframework and alpine Linux\, and restructure the overa ll architecture utilising docker and Gitlab. The aim is to make the system independent of the underlying operating system and partially decentralise d (using three servers)\, so that a single server failure can be compensat ed by redistributing the services to the remaining servers. Gitlab's CI/CD tools seem to be a promising path to automate some of the maintenance and deployment tasks using git repositories to keep track of changes.\n\nhttp s://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4898/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4898/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AITC Detector Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T051000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T053000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5008@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Annino Vaccarella (ANU)\nThis talk will outline the detector technology program at the ANU RSAA Advanced Instrumentation Techn ology Centre.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributio ns/5008/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5008/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The southern hemisphere's first X-band radio-frequency test facili ty at the University of Melbourne. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T012000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221018T014000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4908@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matteo Volpi (The University of Melbourne)\nThe firs t Southern Hemisphere X-band Laboratory for Accelerators and Beams (X-LAB) is under construction at the University of Melbourne\, and it will operat e CERN X-band test stand containing two 12GHz 6MW klystron amplifiers. By power combination through hybrid couplers and the use of pulse compressors \, up to 50 MW of peak power can be sent to any of 2 test slots at pulse r epetition rates up to 400 Hz. The test stand is dedicated to RF conditioni ng and testing CLIC's high gradient accelerating structures beyond 100 MV/ m. It will also form the basis for developing a compact accelerator for me dical applications\, such as radiotherapy and compact light sources. Austr alian researchers working as part of a collaboration between the Universit y of Melbourne\, international universities\, national industries\, the Au stralian Synchrotron -ANSTO\, Canadian Light Source and the CERN believe t hat creating a laboratory for novel accelerator research in Australia coul d drive technological and medical innovation.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrot ron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4908/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4908/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simulations and design of a compact beamline at the University of Melbourne X-lab DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T034000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T040000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5006@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Scott Williams (The University of Melbourne)\nAs par t of the development of the University of Melbourne X-band Laboratory for Accelerators and Beams (X-LAB) we have been advancing the conceptual desig n and simulations of a compact low emittance beamline to be based in the n ewly re-developed beam hall.\nProposed applications of the beamline includ e radiation dosimetry\, as well as the electron source for an Inverse Comp ton Scattering (ICS) X-ray light source.\n\nAs part of commissioning\, it is expected to use a DC photogun plus an additional bunching section for a cceptance into the main accelerating section.\nThe main accelerating secti on itself is composed of two high gradient X-band linear accelerating stru ctures operating at an expected average gradient of 70MV/m.\nFor the ICS X -ray source\, a quadrupole focusing array is used to focus the beam to a s mall spot size for interaction with a laser pulse.\n\nFor this talk we sha ll comment on the simulation process of the beamline which utilises multip le simulation codes at various stages of the beamline\, the proposed use o f a DC gun and S-band accelerating segment for initial commissioning\, the conceptual design of the quadrupole focusing array\, and expected photon yields.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/500 6/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5006/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Accelerator Capabilities and Upgrade Projects at the Australian Sy nchrotron DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T225000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4911@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Rohan Dowd (Australian Synchrotron)\nthis talk will give an introduction to the Australian synchrotron accelerator facilities and a summary of current key accelerator upgrade projects we are undertaki ng and their technical challenges.\nCurrent major upgrades include the boo ster and storage ring RF amplifiers\, electron gun and storage ring inject ion system.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions /4911/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4911/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AITC DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T225000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T231000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-5007@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Celine D'Orgeville (ANU)\nAn introduction to the Adv anced Instrumentation Technology forum and also diversity in STEM faciliti es.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5007/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5007/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Characterising the Pelletron at the University of Melbourne DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T221000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T223000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4894@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Adam Steinberg (University of Melbourne / University of Melbourne / Cockcroft Institute)\nThe Pelletron at the University of M elbourne has been used for materials analysis and ion implantation since i ts installation in the 1970s. Today\, it is primarily used to produce prot on and helium beams up to 3.5 and 1.5MeV respectively\, serving three beam lines via a rotating spectrometer magnet. Although the approximate beam cu rrent and transverse profile can be measured using the in-built rotating  wire scanners and Faraday Cups\, neither the beam stability nor trans verse distributions have been previously investigated or measured in detai l. Using only the diagnostics already installed in the beamlines\, we have performed systematic measurements to determine the beam current variation over timescales ranging from milliseconds to hours\, leading to increased beam stability with changes to the operating Pelletron settings. In add ition\, we have performed initial beam distribution measurements using a custom-built slit-grid apparatus. Our beam characterisation techniques co uld provide a low-cost method to probe parameters of the beam for improvem ents in the operation and efficiency of similar accelerators.\n\nhttps://e vents01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4894/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4894/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Is there potential for a flatter potential? DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T032000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4901@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: David Button (ANSTO\, New Illawarra Rd)\nThe Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) operate four tandem accelerators featuring 3 different charging and terminal potential stabilising systems. This pres entation is a discussion about the current methods used to stabilise the t erminal potential and inviting other delegates to contribute their knowled ge surrounding the limitations of the existing systems and discuss some id eas that might offer further improvements to existing systems and methods. It is hoped to gain insights from other delegates on potential technologi cal enablers.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributio ns/4901/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4901/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:14UD Column Structure\, A new Understanding. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T032000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T034000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4904@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Alan Cooper (NPAA ANU)\nThe 14 UD will soon receive new Column Posts. We will move to a new low stress assembly technique.\n\ nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4904/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4904/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:14UD SF6 Plant\, Concerns and Action. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T022000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T024000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4905@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Alan Cooper (NPAA ANU)\nDescribes the plant and the concerns with age.\nActions underway to mitigate the risks.\n\nhttps://ev ents01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4905/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4905/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Radiation Simulation and Beam Dump design for High Energy Electron s at the Australian Synchroron DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T024000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T030000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4909@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Eugene Tan (Australian Synchrotron)\nTo support grow ing interest of the use of high energy electrons (40-200 MeV) for detector and medical therapy investigations\, we are developing an electron extrac tion line at the end of the Australian Synchrotron's 100 MeV linear accele rator. While it is within a shielded area\, it is desirable to reduce as m uch as possible the scattered radiation from the beam dump. We have invest igated the use of different materials to reduce backscatter through the us e of FLUKA modelling and direct measurements and found the addition of Low Z material to the front of the beam dump gives significantly reduced neut ron backscatter. Ideas for how this can be implemented in other areas will also be discussed.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contr ibutions/4909/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4909/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:X-ray Beam Position Monitor Development at the Australian Synchrot ron. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221017T022000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260510T120308Z UID:indico-contribution-160-4910@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Eugene Tan (Australian Synchrotron)\nA prototype X-r ay Beam Position Monitor (XBPM) has been developed and tested at the Austr alian Synchrotron. This talk will outline the design consideration\, fabri cation and initial results for the XBPM. A review of the lessons learned a nd changes being made of the second iteration will be presented.\n\nhttps: //events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4910/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4910/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR