1. Purpose: Integration of AGATA detectors in triple modules Acceptation tests of triplets (energy resolution, crosstalk,…) Complementing the scanning table in Orsay Further possibilities Validation of Ge crystals from Eurysis (construction phase beyond demonstrator) Validation of R&D on cryogenics on reference detectors … Planning: Construction of the test bench started : cryogenics, slow control, digital electronics, safety… First tests with a reference AGATA detector in summer 2006 Commissioning of the installation with analogue and digital electronics in the fall 2006 Training of local technician and engineer Training on Ge crystal test procedure in Köln First triplet integration possible from late 2006/early 2007 Test Bench for AGATA at CEA Saclay

2. Overview of the new laboratory : 4 m 7 m 3 m AGATA detector LN2 Test Bench for AGATA at CEA Saclay

3. Technical resources: Dedicated laboratory (expendable) 10 TNT cards (operational sept. 2006) Signal conversion boxes (CSNSM Orsay), video cables, PC NIM crate with analogue signal processing LN2 supply and automatic filling procedure of detectors Slow control (temperature interlock, automate…) Pumping system Radioactive sources Test Bench for AGATA at CEA Saclay Personnel : scientific coordinator: Andreas Görgen project coordinator: Julien Pancin post-doc: Joa Ljungvall 1 technician at 100 % on the detectors (assembly and tests) 1 technician at 20 % on slow control 1 engineer at 50 % for management, checking of test procedures…