Main & Sub Classifications
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(*) Main Classification 1: Colliders
Classification 1 is devoted to synchrotrons and storage rings for physics. It
includes lepton and hadron colliders presently in operation, under
construction or under development. Among the subjects for this session
are operating experience and performance limitations, upgrade plans,
accelerator physics and technology issues specific to a certain
collider and the design and R&D for future projects.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 1 are:
- A-01 Hadron Colliders
- A-02 Lepton Colliders
- A-03 Linear Colliders
- A-04 Circular Accelerators
- A-06 Free Electron Lasers
- A-08 Linear Accelerators
- A-09 Muon Accelerators and Neutrino Factories
- A-10 Damping Rings
- A-11 e-Coolers and Cooling Techniques
- A-12 FFAGs and Cyclotrons
- A-13 New Acceleration Techniques
- A-14 Advanced Concepts
- A-15 High Intensity Accelerators
- A-16 Energy Recovery Linacs
- A-17 Electron-Hadron Colliders
- A-19 Secondary Beams
- A-20 Accelerators and Storage Rings (Other)
- T-01 Protons and Ion Sources
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-07 Superconducting RF
- T-10 Superconducting Magnets
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-19 Collimation and Targetry
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields

(*) Main Classification 2: Synchrotron Light Sources and FELs
Classification 2 covers Light Sources based on synchrotron storage rings and
linacs including Energy Recovery Linacs (ERLs) and FELs. These light
sources incorporate advanced insertion devices, including high quality
planar and helical field undulators based on permanent magnet or
electromagnet technologies. Associated accelerator systems, such as
injectors, booster synchrotrons and high brightness electron sources
can also be proposed for this Session, as can laser systems and their
use. Papers presented can be project descriptions or cover individual
aspects of light sources. Both theoretical and experimental results
are solicited.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 2 are:
- A-04 Circular Accelerators
- A-05 Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
- A-06 Free Electron Lasers
- A-08 Linear Accelerators
- A-15 High Intensity Accelerators
- A-16 Energy Recovery Linacs
- A-20 Accelerators and Storage Rings (Other)
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-07 Superconducting RF
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-14 Vacuum Technology
- T-24 Lasers
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields
- U-02 Materials Analysis and Modification

(*) Main Classification 3: Advanced Concepts and Future Directions
Classification 3 is devoted (i) to all aspects of the design of linear colliders, neutrino factories and muon colliders, their challenges and limitations (accelerator physics, accelerating systems, beam delivery systems, etc.) together with the status and experimental results of the test facilities; and (ii) to new concepts of accelerating techniques which may overcome the present limitations due to size and cost of future large accelerators or give access to very new beam characteristics.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 3 are:
- A-02 Lepton Colliders
- A-03 Linear Colliders
- A-04 Circular Accelerators
- A-05 Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
- A-06 Free Electron Lasers
- A-08 Linear Accelerators
- A-09 Muon Accelerators and Neutrino Factories
- A-10 Damping Rings
- A-11 e-Coolers and Cooling Techniques
- A-12 FFAGs and Cyclotrons
- A-13 New Acceleration Techniques
- A-14 Advanced Concepts
- A-15 High Intensity Accelerators
- A-16 Energy Recovery Linacs
- A-17 Electron-Hadron Colliders
- A-19 Secondary Beams
- A-20 Accelerators and Storage Rings (Other)
- T-01 Protons and Ion Sources
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-07 Superconducting RF
- T-10 Superconducting Magnets
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-15 Insertion Devices (Undulators and Wigglers)
- T-19 Collimation and Targetry
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields

Main Classification 4: Sources and Medium Energy Accelerators
Classification 4 is devoted to designing, developing, upgrading, constructing and commissioning low-, medium- and high-energy hadron accelerators, excluding hadron colliders. The session includes ion sources, electrostatic accelerators, proton and ion linear accelerators, proton and ion synchrotrons, radioactive beam facilities, antiproton accumulators and collectors, ion accumulator and storage rings, cyclotrons, synchrocyclotrons, FFAGs and any other similar machines. Both low- and high-intensity machines are covered, as are all relevant aspects of high-intensity fixed-target machines such as proton drivers for spallation neutron sources, neutrino factories, etc.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 4 are:
- A-04 Circular Accelerators
- A-07 Electrostatic Accelerators
- A-08 Linear Accelerators
- A-11 e-Coolers and Cooling Techniques
- A-12 FFAGs and Cyclotrons
- A-15 High Intensity Accelerators
- A-16 Energy Recovery Linacs
- A-18 Radioactive Ions
- A-19 Secondary Beams
- A-20 Accelerators and Storage Rings (Other)
- T-01 Proton and Ion Sources
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-19 Collimation and Targetry
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields
- U-01 Medical Applications
- U-02 Materials Analysis and Modification
- U-03 Transmutation and Power Generation

Main Classification 5: Beam Dynamics and Electromagnetic Fields
Classification 5 includes reviews and progress reports on general aspects of
electro-magnetic interaction of charged particle beams in accelerators
and storage rings. It covers linear and non-linear beam optics,
modeling of externally applied or beam-generated electro-magnetic
fields, as well as theory, observations and simulations of
single-particle dynamics and collective effects, both coherent and
incoherent. The emphasis is on deepening the understanding of
fundamental processes or limitations governing beam dynamics and
uncovering possible new mechanisms relevant to accelerator design and
performance, independent of technological or project-specific aspects.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 5 are:
- T-03 Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation
- T-05 Beam Feedback Systems (Hardware)
- D-01 Beam Optics (Lattices, Correction, Transport)
- D-02 Nonlinear Dynamics
- D-03 High Intensity Effects
- D-04 Instabilitites
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields

Main Classification 6: Instrumentation and Controls
Classification 6 is devoted to measurement and control of the beam parameters
in particle accelerators including beam diagnostics and
instrumentation, beam feedback systems, timing and synchronization
schemes and laser-based instrumentation. Included also are
contributions on accelerator/storage ring control systems and
operational aspects of modern accelerators such as alignment and
surveying methods, machine protection systems, and issues pertaining
to reliability and operability and to radiation monitoring and safety.
Sub-Classifications associated with Main Classification 6 are:
- T-03 Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation
- T-04 Controls
- T-05 Beam Feedback Systems (Hardware)
- T-17 Alignment and Survey
- T-18 Radiation Monitoring and Safety
- T-22 Machine Protection
- T-23 Timing and Synchronization
- T-24 Lasers
- T-25 Low Level RF
- T-28 Subsystems and Technology (Other)
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields

Main Classification 7: Accelerator Technology
Classification 7 is devoted to contributions on the design, construction,
testing and performance of accelerator components or subsystems, with
emphasis on technological aspects and methods. Special attention is
due to technological developments that allow to improve accelerators
from the point of view of performance, size or cost effectiveness.
Sub-classifications associated with Main Classification 7 are:
- T-01 Proton and Ion Sources
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-07 Superconducting RF
- T-08 RF Power Sources
- T-09 Room Temperature Magnets
- T-10 Superconducting Magnets
- T-11 Power SUpplies
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-13 Cryogenics
- T-14 Vacuum Technology
- T-15 Insertion Devices (Undulators and Wigglers)
- T-16 Pulsed Power Technology
- T-19 Collimation and Targetry
- T-20 Infrastructure
- T-21 Reliability and Operability
- T-28 Subsystems and Technology (Other)
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields

Main Classification 8: Applications of Accelerators, Technology Transfer and Relations with Industry
Sub-classifications associated with Applications, Tech Transfer, and Industry are:
- A-07 Electrostatic Accelerators
- A-08 Linear Accelerators
- A-11 e-Coolers and Cooling Techniques
- A-12 FFAGs and Cyclotrons
- A-14 Advanced Concepts
- A-15 High Intensity Accelerators
- A-16 Energy Recovery Linacs
- A-18 Radioactive Ions
- A-19 Secondary Beams
- A-20 Accelerators and Storage Rings (Other)
- T-01 Proton and Ion Sources
- T-02 Lepton Sources
- T-02 Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation
- T-07 Superconducting RF
- T-08 RF Power Sources
- T-09 Room Temperature Magnets
- T-10 Superconducting Magnets
- T-11 Power Supplies
- T-12 Injection, Extraction, and Transport
- T-13 Cryogenics
- T-14 Vacuum Technology
- T-15 Insertion Devices (Undulators and Wigglers)
- T-16 Pulsed Power Technology
- T-18 Radiation Monitoring and Safety
- T-19 Collimation and Targetry
- T-21 Reliability and Operability
- T-22 Machine Protection
- T-26 Tech Transfer
- T-27 Industrial Collaboration
- D-05 Code Development and Simulation Techniques
- D-06 Electromagnetic Fields
- U-01 Medical Applications
- U-02 Materials Analysis and Modification
- U-03 Transmutation and Power Generation
- U-04 Applications of Accelerators (Other)

Last Modified: August 19, 2010