CESSAMAG

CERN-EC Support for SESAME Magnets

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'CERN proposes to assist the SESAME light source to construct its main storage ring by proposing to the EU a joint project with CERN. The goal of this collaboration is to deliver to SESAME a major and symbolic component of its main ring, namely the magnet system. In the proposed scenario, the EU funds the material and training costs, and CERN provides expert human resources. The components will be purchased from the European industry. This initiative will be carried out with the full involvement of SESAME at all appropriate levels, with the combined goals of providing a state-of-the-art system in the shortest possible time scale, of taking advantage of all SESAME competences, and of exposing the SESAME team to the experience CERN has gained over decades in the relevant technologies. In doing so, CERN, as a prominent science organization founded as a science-for-peace center after the Second World War, and the EU, as a major political actor in the world, will give a major impetus to the project. Together with the voluntary contributions that will be provided by SESAME Members, this will motivate similar support from other parts of the world, and ensure the successful and timely completion of the construction phase of the project, allowing its political and scientific benefits to be fully realized at an early date to the benefit of the region and of all stakeholders. This initiative has the unreserved support of the SESAME Director and directorate, as well as that of the SESAME Council and its President, which, on the invitation of the CERN Director-General, held its most recent Council meeting at CERN in May 2012.'

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Synchrotron light for experimental science and applications in the Middle East (SESAME) has shown that science can bring countries together even in parts of the world that usually hits the headlines for its conflicts.

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Using radiation from the infrared to X-rays, synchrotrons have proven to be an essential tool for studying matter on scales ranging from biological cells to atoms. SESAME will allow non-destructive analysis of materials that will be useful for the pharmaceutical industry, environmental sciences, physics and even archaeology.

There are today more than 60 synchrotron light sources in operation worldwide, but SESAME will be the first in the Middle East. Since its inception, the project has received the backing of scientists and synchrotron facilities throughout Europe and this support includes significant funding.

Through the http://cessamag.web.cern.ch/ (CESSAMAG) (CERN-EC support for SESAME magnets) project, the EU is granting additional EUR 5 million in support. In The context of this project the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is coordinating the delivery of the magnet system for the completion of the SESAME main storage ring.

Magnets will bend and focus particle beams within the SESAME accelerator. Under CESSAMAG, the EU funds the purchase of relevant materials for the specific magnets and their construction. On the other hand, CERN contributes technical expertise for the design, procurement and tests of the accelerator components.

Specifically, a team of experienced CERN scientists was set up to design and deliver magnets (dipoles, quadrupoles, sextupoles and correctors) in the shortest possible time. A legal framework was also established to allow CERN to act on behalf of SESAME for the procurement of their components.

The main contracts were split among companies in Cyprus, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. The tests carried out at CERN aim at assembling individual cells that will make up the regular structure of SESAME's main storage ring. Besides the magnets, this includes the girder support structure and the powering scheme.

The magnets' production is now in full swing. The various components fulfil and in some cases, exceed the specifications. Once tests confirm that all subsystems work well together, the accelerator components will be shipped to Jordan. Installation and commissioning of the synchrotron light source are planned for early 2016.

SESAME is one of the European Commission flag-ship initiatives on Science Diplomacy. The participation of the EU and CERN is a strong indication that Europe is promoting scientific activities as a key ingredient for peace and stability in the Middle East region. In turn, this will open up the possibility of including SESAME in the network of European light sources and new collaboration opportunities.