Beam intercepting Devices Engineering (BDE) The TCD section is responsible for all beam-intercepting devices in the CERN accelerator complex, including beam collimators, particle producing targets, beam dumps and absorbers, beam stoppers, passive masks, slits as well as scrapers. The section carries out conceptual studies, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of the mechanical systems and associated equipment,…

Radioactive Beam Production (RBP) The RBS section is responsible for the fabrication of the target and ion source units dedicated to the production of radioactive ion beams required for the physics programme of ISOLDE and of MEDICIS. This role encompasses continuous development for target materials and ion sources aiming at increased yield, reliability, and access…

Lasers Systems and Pulsed Particle Sources (LPS) The LP section is responsible for laser installations and optical beam lines used to produce charged particle beams in the CERN accelerator complex and research facilities. Under this mandate, the section undertakes the following activities: The LP section also participates in European and international R&D networks on laser…