I.FAST - Innovation Fostering in Accelerator Science and Technology (DFM.AD006.249)

Thematic area

Physical sciences and technologies of matter

Project area

Structure responsible for the research project

National Institute of Optics (INO)

Project manager

LEONIDAANTONIO GIZZI
Phone number: 0503152257
Email: la.gizzi@gmail.com

Abstract

Particle accelerators are a key asset of the European Research Area. Their use spans from the large installations devoted to fundamental science to a wealth of facilities providing X-ray or neutron beams to a wide range of scientific disciplines. Beyond scientific laboratories, their use in medicine and industry is rapidly growing. Notwithstanding their high level of maturity, particle accelerators are now facing critical challenges related to the size and performance of the facilities envisaged for the next step of particle physics research, to the increasing demands to accelerators for applied science, and to the specific needs of societal applications. In this crucial moment for accelerator evolution, I.FAST aims at enhancing innovation in and from accelerator-based Research Infrastructures (RI) by developing innovative breakthrough technologies common to multiple accelerator platforms, and by defining strategic roadmaps for future developments. I.FAST will focus the technological R&D on long-term sustainability of accelerator-based research, with the goal of developing more performant and affordable technologies, and of reducing power consumption and impact of accelerator facil

Start date of activity

01/05/2021

Keywords

laser, plasma acceleration, high power

Last update: 20/01/2025