
Seuss.Researchers working on the Compact Accelerator System for Performing Astrophysical Research (CASPAR) will begin studying the processes in stars that create the heavier elements in the universe. The Science Education team at Jefferson Lab uses a beloved Dr. Large accelerators are used for basic research in particle physics.The largest accelerator currently operating is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) near Geneva, Switzerland, operated by the CERN.Research highlights from experiments conducted on our unique particle accelerator. A particle accelerator is a machine that uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles to very high speeds and energies, and to contain them in well-defined beams.
CASPAR's accelerator is modeled on the Van de Graaff accelerator, which is based on concepts developed in the early 1930s. Sounds simple, but how do particle accelerators really work? Well, that depends on the type of accelerator. The largest accelerator currently operating is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) near Geneva, Switzerland. Large accelerators are used for basic research in particle physics.

Beam profile monitors: These intercept the beam periodically providing information on beam shape, size and position. Transporting particles within a vacuum tube reduces energy loss and scattering that can happen through collisions. Turbo molecular pumping system: Used to evacuate the beamlines of air.
This helps maintain the voltage of the accelerator, independent of room conditions. Accelerator tank: The accelerator is confined within a steel pressure vessel at ~ 200 psi of insulating gas. This can help define the beam shape and size. 4-jaw slits: Slit systems are used to define a region you wish to tune the beam of particles through. Faraday cup system: This can be inserted when required and used to intercept the beam and measure the amount of particles per second you are working with.
This is used to select an ion of interest based on its fundamental properties of mass, velocity and charge state.
