TE-VSC (Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group)
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TE-VSC (Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group) is a CERN Technology Department unit responsible for the development, operation and optimization of vacuum systems, surface treatments and thin-film coatings for particle accelerators and related infrastructure.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
CERN group
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technical unit ⓘ |
| abbreviation | TE-VSC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| activity |
R&D on novel vacuum materials and coatings
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design of ultra-high vacuum systems ⓘ development of low outgassing materials ⓘ support to accelerator upgrades ⓘ surface conditioning of accelerator beam pipes ⓘ thin-film coating of accelerator beam pipes ⓘ vacuum diagnostics and monitoring ⓘ vacuum system commissioning ⓘ vacuum system integration in accelerators ⓘ |
| applicationArea |
beam lines
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experimental areas ⓘ particle accelerators ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
CERN accelerator and beam department teams
NERFINISHED
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other CERN Technology Department groups ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| field |
surface science
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thin-film technology ⓘ vacuum technology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
control of surface properties affecting beam dynamics
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radiation-resistant coatings and materials ⓘ reduction of gas loads in accelerator vacuum systems ⓘ reliability and maintainability of vacuum systems ⓘ |
| fullName | Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| goal |
ensure reliable vacuum performance for CERN accelerators
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improve surface and coating technologies for accelerator components ⓘ |
| location | CERN NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizationType | engineering and R&D group ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | CERN NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | CERN Technology Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
development of vacuum systems for particle accelerators
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operation of accelerator vacuum systems ⓘ optimization of accelerator vacuum performance ⓘ surface treatments for accelerator components ⓘ thin-film coatings for accelerator components ⓘ |
| supports |
CERN accelerator complex
NERFINISHED
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LHC vacuum systems ⓘ related CERN infrastructure ⓘ |
| uses |
surface characterization methods
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thin-film deposition techniques ⓘ ultra-high vacuum techniques ⓘ |
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