Particle Accelerator concentration

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Electrical engineering concentrations relevant to particle accelerators include superconductors, RF engineering, high vacuum engineering, and electromagnetic fields. While the design of particle accelerators is primarily the domain of physicists, electrical engineers play a supportive role, especially in RF system design and charged-beam physics. Safety considerations are also crucial due to potential hazards from ionizing radiation and radioactive waste. Prospective students are encouraged to explore curricula from Particle Accelerator Schools for a comprehensive understanding of the field. Engaging in job searches for positions at organizations like CERN can provide insights into the qualifications needed in this specialty.
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Summary:: What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?

What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?
 
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Huh? What exactly are you asking?
 
random123 said:
Summary:: What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?

What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?
Welcome to PF.

What do you mean by "works on"? If you mean design, that would normally be handled by Physicists, but could be supported by EEs. Are you starting university and wondering what kind of electives you should take to get into that field of specialty?
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to PF.

What do you mean by "works on"? If you mean design, that would normally be handled by Physicists, but could be supported by EEs. Are you starting university and wondering what kind of electives you should take to get into that field of specialty?
I mean what masters concentration of electrical engineering would someone get to pursue work on particle accelerators?
 
berkeman said:
If you mean design, that would normally be handled by Physicists
What @berkeman said.
 
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random123 said:
Summary:: What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?

What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?
Superconductors. RF engineering. High vacuum engineering. Did I forget anything? :wink:
 
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random123 said:
What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?
BTW, I did a Google search for EE jobs at CERN and got lots of hits. Maybe try similar searches to see what kind of qualifications employers are asking for in the field of accelerators.
 
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berkeman said:
Superconductors. RF engineering. High vacuum engineering. Did I forget anything? :wink:
Oh how about magnetics and super-cold temperatures, and slamming alpha particles at near-light speeds into a sheet of gold ##-## I'm pretty sure that nope, you didn't forget anything, you just didn't mention everything, and neither did I . . .
 
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random123 said:
Summary:: What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?

What concentration for electrical engineering works on particle accelerators?

To answer your original question, even though it is a month too late, is the area of electromagnetic fields. RF fields and RF system design are part of this huge area. Many physicists and electrical engineers in this field work on waveguides, RF cavity designs, charged-beam physics, etc.

I suggest you look up, for example, the curriculum offered during one of the Particle Accelerator Schools. This will give you as clear of a description as any of the subject areas involved in such a field. If you choose to go into this field, there's a good chance that you will be taking one of these PAS courses.

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