Date/Time: Thu Jan 22 2026 at 14:00<br/><br/>Location: Auditorium/Remote<br/><br/>Speaker: Spencer Gessner (SLAC)<br/><br/>Title: The 10 TeV Wakefield Collider Design Study<br/><br/>Abstract: The 10 TeV Wakefield Collider Design Study is a community-driven effort motivated by the 2023 P5 Report, which calls for the ?delivery of an end-to-end design concept? of an energy frontier collider. Wakefield technology provides high energy acceleration in short distances, enabling compact and affordable colliders. But the size, cost, and performance of a collider is driven by much more than just accelerator technology. In this talk, I will describe how HEP theorists and experimentalists have come together with wakefield accelerator and collider experts to address all aspects of the 10 TeV Wakefield Collider including physics reach, beamstrahlung backgrounds, beam delivery system, and high energy linacs. I will conclude the talk with a discussion on the state of accelerator R&D globally and prospects for achieving 10 TeV pCM collisions at hadron, muon, or wakefield colliders.
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Remote Connection:
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GAPS meeting with the speaker afterwards.<br/><br/>______________________________<br/><br/>Detailed information available can be found at <a href='https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures'>https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures</a> <br/><br/>Date/Time: Wed Jan 21 2026 at 14:30<br/><br/>Location: ISAC-II Conf. Room<br/><br/>Speaker: Dr. Ben Britton (UBC - Department of Materials Engineering)<br/><br/>Title: UBC Materials Engineering Characterization Laboratories: Research and Development<br/><br/>Abstract: The Department of Materials Engineering at UBC is at the forefront of advancing our understanding of a wide range of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Central to our mission is the Electron Microscopy Facility, where cutting-edge techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB) machining, and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) empower us to deepen our insights and applications of our materials.
Led by the esteemed Dr. Ben Britton, a globally recognized authority in electron diffraction and a pioneering contributor to electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), our Electron Microscopy Facility is poised for significant enhancement. In his upcoming talk, Dr. Britton will explore the potential of multiscale correlative microscopy and share our ambitious plans to upgrade the Electron Microscopy Facility's capabilities. These advancements promise to accelerate groundbreaking research and innovation in the field, making a lasting impact on materials engineering.
Zoom Link
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