Simulation is becoming a key driver of digital transformation strategies. Through AI/ML and data-driven methodologies, the “shift left” approach is increasing the impact of simulation on instrumentation R&D. This contribution presents two examples illustrating this progress at DESY and European XFEL.The first focuses on CFD simulations for the cryogenic liquid jet platform at the High Energy...
Bent crystal assemblies developed at CERN allow high-energy particles to be channeled in its accelerators (SPS, LHC). This channeling of particles using crystals enables either to minimize losses (SPS) or to replace of primary collimators (LHC). Crystals may also be expected to be used in electron machines (eg. FCC-ee). The performance of such single bent crystals depends on the ability to...
Mu2e, the Muon-to-Electron Conversion Experiment, aims to identify physics beyond the Standard Model, namely, the conversion of muons to electrons without the emission of neutrinos$*$. The muons are produced from pions generated in a production target when it is hit by an 8 GeV proton beam from the Fermilab Booster. The target design is constrained by the one-year operating lifetime and...
Finite element analyses provide high-accuracy results when analysing monolithic parts like girders for accelerator components. To account for the supports and loads, simple entities such as springs and single-point masses are added to the model during design and development. However, the mechanical properties of real-world parts are often estimated, leading to deviating results, particularly...
The positional stability of SLS 2.0 beam position monitors is crucial for effective fast orbit feedback and beam stability. Long-term stability is ensured by minimizing thermal drift through precise control of ambient air and cooling water temperatures. Mechanical stability is achieved using a specially designed sandwich support structure that incorporates damping material to suppress...
