ACS - Accelerators & Cryogenic Systems

Welcome to Accelerators & Cryogenic Systems

 “Accelerators and Cryogenic Systems” (ACS) positions itself as an architect and contractor for the realization of cryogenic particle accelerators and their components.

ACS specializes in particle accelerator technologies based on superconducting cavities and the associated cryogenic equipments. ACS offers a wide range of engineering services, from technical studies and follow-up of fabrication to prototyping tests at the CNRS/IPNO (Institute of Nuclear Physics at Orsay) technological platforms.

Cryogenic particle acceleration is a sufficiently mature technology for use in industrial applications. ACS is developing a partnership strategy with high-tech companies involved in the construction of facilities requiring superconducting cavities. Upstream, we make sure they have the information, advice and help to be able to properly respond to call for tender. Dowstream, we provide services for fabrication follow-up, conditioning and testing of their products.

Accelerators

The new generation of linear accelerators is based on superconducting cavities (SC) made out of niobium. They allow for high accelerating gradients and reliability while reducing the power consumption. Over a dozen new generation particle accelerators using SC cavities will be constructed in Europe in the coming years. This very dynamic market is growing fast: keeping up with it entails a close collaboration between high-tech companies and the fundamental and applied research partners.

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Cryogenic Systems

Accelerators and Cryogenic Systems is able to provide a complete testing facility - SUPRAtech at Orsay -  to verify cavity performances and make sure it meets the required standard. A special test bench has been developed to calibrate thermometer sensors. Cryostat equipments can be designed and fitted to a wide range of cavity geometries. ACS can provide fully equipped installations for cryogenic equipment testing : cryogenic  line transfer, cold boxes, pumping systems and ancillary instrumentation.

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Our activities and areas of expertise :

  • Particle accelerator engineering (conception, realization and marketing) and all its associated technological environment,
  • Conception, realization and marketing of software packages and computing codes for particle accelerator physics,
  • Design, retail or rental of any devices or electronic radio-frequency, computing or office automation systems, and also of any industrial machines,
  • Cryogeny related services,
  • Acquisition, exploitation and resale of any process and patents related to these activities,
  • Consulting, assistance and training in the previously mentioned fields,
  • Specialized manpower supply for the previously mentioned fields,
  • Purchase of any products and raw materials concerning these activities,
  • Research and developments related to particle accelerators.

If you want to know more about what we can do for you, contact us.