Speaker
Description
The success of CERN experiments depends on stable, high-quality beams, which require precise monitoring and control. In this talk, we will explore key beam parameters, the detectors and technologies that enable their measurement, and examples of the performance achieved across CERN’s accelerators. We will also discuss the challenges faced by the electronics and the additional demands posed by future accelerator projects, highlighting how the CERN Beam Instrumentation (BI) R&D roadmap is addressing these challenges to shape the next generation of beam measurement and monitoring technologies.
Biography
Andrea Boccardi is an electronics engineer specialized in digital acquisition systems and digital processing. He first joined CERN in 2001, working on the electronics for silicon detectors for the experiments in roles ranging from student to associate and fellow. After a short period in industry, he returned to CERN in 2006 on the accelerator side, joining the Beam Instrumentation Group (BI), where he still works today. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of instruments, and he currently serves as the leader of the Beam Position (BP) section, which is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of beam position monitors across the entire CERN accelerator complex.
