Thomas Seda
Technical Associate II Electro-Mechanical, Tandem Operations, Collider Accelerator Department
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Collider Accelerator Department
Bldg. 901A
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4584
(631) 769-6020
seda@bnl.gov
Electro-Mechanical Technician with a strong background in servicing and support across a variety of cutting-edge facilities, including the NSLS (National Synchrotron Light Source), ATF (Accelerator Test Facility), DUV-FEL (Deep Ultraviolet Free-Electron Laser), LEAF (Low Energy Accelerator Facility), ERL (Energy Recovery Linac), and the CAD RF Group. Skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems in a high-tech, research-driven environment.
Possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, bringing a deep understanding of electronics, controls, and instrumentation.
Control Room Operator at the Tandem Van de Graaff accelerator, responsible for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control of accelerator systems to ensure optimal performance and safety in a high-energy physics environment.
Education
BSEET DeVry University 1988
Professional Appointments
Past appointments include:
As a National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) technician, I specialized in the maintenance and operation of the RF cavities and transmitters, as well as the klystrons and thyratrons of the LINAC, and constructing/testing the new pulse-forming networks (PFN). Subsequently contributing to the smooth operation of the linear accelerator.
Deep Ultra Violet Free Electron Laser (DUV-FEL), my expertise extended to the installation of programmable logic controls for the fourth klystron/PFN of the accelerator.
During my time at the Advanced Test Facility (ATF), I focused on the Marx generator and maintenance of the klystron/pfn components.
Transitioning to the Energy Recovery Linac (ERL), my role evolved into that of a work control coordinator, overseeing the testing of superconducting RF cavities.
Currently, my responsibilities include serving as a control room operator for the Tandem Van der Graaff, where my skills contribute to the operational excellence of the facility.
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Collider Accelerator Department
Bldg. 901A
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4584
(631) 769-6020
seda@bnl.gov
Thomas's Links
- ORCiD Profile
- BNL 703 MHz Superconducting RF Cavity Testing
- STATUS AND COMMISSIONING RESULTS OF THE R&D ERL AT BNL
- First test results from SRF photoinjector for the R&D ERL at BNL
- Commissioning SRF gun for the R&D ERL at BNL
- Developing of superconducting RF guns at BNL
- Design, simulations, and conditioning of 500 kW fundamental power couplers for a superconducting RF gun
- Design, simulation and conditioning of the fundamental power couplers for BNL SRF GUN
- BNL 703 MHz Superconducting RF Cavity Testing
