IUPAP Working Group 14 – Accelerator Science – Particle Accelerators for Science and Society
Mandate & Scope
Under IUPAP Commission C11 (Particles & Fields) , WG14 (Accelerator Science) Mandate and Scope are as follow:
Mandate: IUPAP WG14 promotes knowledge exchange in Particle Accelerators for Science and Society, engaging both the scientific community and the public. This mandate emphasizes promoting applications of particle accelerators across a range of scientific fields and societal needs, including:
- Industrial, medical, energy, and environmental applications of accelerator technologies
- Scientific advancements enabled by accelerators (e.g. light sources, neutron sources, and high-energy physics (HEP), heavy ion)
- Development of future facilities (e.g. laser, plasma, compact accelerator neutron source) for research and societal benefits
- Research on accelerator principles, innovations, and sustainable operations
- Supporting global knowledge-sharing and professional engagement through developing teaching materials, educational platforms, workshops, and conferences
Scope: The working group consists of international experts committed to promoting these objectives on a global scale, utilizing local expertise and networks. The group’s activities include:
- Developing resources and communication channels for sharing accelerator science and applications
- Acting as an enabler for greater engagement with scientific and public audiences, informing and inspiring through high quality accelerator-related content and engagement activities.
- Mapping and reviewing accelerator applications and requirements in addressing the SDG, such as life science & healthcare, scientific research & technology
- Enabling and promoting sustainable accelerator facility over its full life cycle
- Supporting workshops, conferences, schools and professional gatherings on accelerator technologies and applications
