1. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 1 * This research project has been supported by a Marie Curie Early Initial Training Network Fellowship of the European Community’s Seventh Programme under contract number (PITN-GA-2010- 264330-CATHI) CATHI Marie Curie Initial Training Network Cryogenics, Accelerators and Targets at HIE-ISOLDE Alejandro G. Sosa alejandro.garcia.sosa@cern.ch (BE-BI-PM) WP2, ESR 3 Mid-Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012

2. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 2 Outline  Background  Activity at CERN  Project Status  Publications  Training  Outreach Activities  Technical Visits

3. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 3 Background  2009 Master’s Degree in Physics – Minor in Digital Electronics and Control Systems. University of Oviedo, SPAIN  2010-2011 Research Assistant at the University of Oviedo in two different projects: 1- Development of non-destructive technology to estimate the erosion of refractory brick in blast furnaces (FUO-EM-055-10). 2- Time Domain Electromagnetic mapping and prospecting.

4. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 4 Activity at CERN  Taking measurements to test the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cup prototype using pilot beam.  Running simulations on CST Particle Studio to assess the performance of the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cups.  Characterization of the MCPs at REX-ISOLDE as a beam position monitor.  Tested a Si PIN photodiode in REX-ISOLDE to be used in EBIS time of flight measurements.  Collaborated in emittance studies at REX-ISOLDE with different beam energies and beam shapes.

5. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 5 Project Status  Characterizing the HIE-ISOLDE Faraday cup, working on possible improvements.  A prototype of the HIE-ISOLDE Diagnostic boxes will arrive at CERN next month from AVS. Preparation of tests under way.  Deciding the best locations for the first Si detectors during stage 1 of the upgrade in order to assess their performance and radiation tolerance.

6. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 6 Publications  “Beam Instrumentation for the HIE-ISOLDE Linac at CERN” (CERN- ATS-2012-091) Presented at IPAC 2012 (New Orleans, USA). A. Sosa, E. Bravin, M.A. Fraser, J. Galipienzo, Y. Kadi, A. Larman, D. Voulot, C.P. Welsch, F.J.C. Wenander, F. Zocca  PIN Photodiode test report on the REX-ISOLDE post-accelerator. EDMS document 1238408 v.1, August 2012. A. Sosa, E. Bravin, S. Burger, E. Cantero, D. Lanaia, D. Voulot, F.J.C. Wenander, F. Zocca

7. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 7 Training  Started a PhD in Accelerator Physics at the University of Liverpool, UK. February 2012.  Joint Universities Accelerator School (JUAS). January - March 2012  4 th DITANET School on Advanced Career Skills. University of Liverpool, UK. May 2012.  (Quantum Systems and Research at Accelerators) DITANET Symposium at the Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, U.K. 16 May 2012.  General French courses at CERN. May – July 2012

8. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 8 Outreach Activities  CERN guide.  “Get curious series - Marie Curie ITNs in a nutshell” video

9. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 9 Technical Visits  ATLAS, CMS, SM18, LINAC2 facilities at CERN.  PSI Laboratory, Villigen, Switzerland.  ESRF. Grenoble, France.  Cockcroft Institute. Daresbury, UK.

10. Mid Term Review Meeting, 26 September 2012 10 Conclusions I think this training network is an incredible experience, it is definitely boosting my researcher skills, and a solid work team has now been established. Thank you so much for your attention!