Successful conference ECRIS 2024: GSI department Ion Sources as host
21.10.2024 |
The 26th International Conference on Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Sources (ECRIS 2024) recently took place in Darmstadt. Organized by the Ion Sources Department of the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, the conference brought together leading international scientists and engineers working on the development, operation, and applications of ECR ion sources. The ECRIS conference series is regarded to be the key platform for the exchanging research results and technological developments in this field.
In numerous talks and poster exhibitions, international experts presented their latest advancements and discussed challenges and future research approaches. The conference fostered scientific dialogue, laying the foundation for new research collaborations. ECRIS 2024 covered a wide range of topics reflecting current trends and future developments in ECR ion sources.
The main topics included innovations in ion source technology, in particular advancements in magnet technology and improvements in beam quality, as well as practical insights into the operation of ECR ion sources and approaches to overcoming technical challenges. The application of ECR ion sources in nuclear physics, materials science and industry was also an important point. There were also discussions on advances in the theoretical modeling and simulation of processes in ECR ion sources.
One of the highlights of the conference was the awarding of the Richard Geller Prize by the company PANTECHNIK. The prestigious prize recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of ECR ion sources and supports young scientists. There were also an excursion to Frankfurt and guided tours of the GSI facilities and the FAIR construction site, which gave participants an insight into the practical application of accelerator technology.
The organizers drew a positive balance after the event: “ECRIS 2024 was a resounding success and has sustainably strengthened the ECR ion source community. The research results and discussions have provided valuable impulses for future developments. We are proud that GSI hosted this important international conference, and we look forward to sharing the results and insights with the scientific community.” (BP)
