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Crystal collimation for the operational ion run in 2023
While the HL-LHC era for proton collisions starts in 2029 with the operational Run 4, the aim is to achieve the target HL heavy-ion performance already in Run 3 following the upgrade of the ALICE experiment during LS2. Thanks to the LHC injector upgrade program successfully completed during LS2, and in particular due to the…
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HL-LHC IT String advances
As highlighted in the latest report on the HL-LHC IT String, the installation and operation of this test stand marks a very significant milestone for the High Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) project. Most of the state-of-the-art technologies developed within the scope of the project will prove that they can effectively work in harmony, simulating diverse operational…
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Assembly of RFD crab cavity module for delivery to CERN in September
The Cavity-String beamline and Fundamental Power Couplers were assembled in the ISO4 cleanroom jointly with STFC and CERN staff. After the successful leak check of the beam vacuum, RF checks and the final alignment, the cavity string was moved to the cryostat assembly area and is currently being equipped with the tuning system and RF…