Instrumentation

The ALTIROC2 device assembled at IFAE tested for the first time with a particle beam

July 27, 2022

Collider Physics Group

An ALTIROC2 device assembled at IFAE was tested for the first time with a particle beam

The ATLAS group has been participating in the ATLAS HGTD test-beam (TB) at CERN which has just ended.

L. Castillo, as HGTD TB convener, coordinated the effort and S. Terzo provided critical support.

An ALTIROC2 device assembled at IFAE was tested for the first time with a particle beam. V. Gautam also participated in the activities.

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Aurelio Juste appointed Deputy Chair of the Publications Committee

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Aurelio Juste starts as Deputy Chair of the Publications Committee (PubComm) for one year, and will become the Chair for the following year, starting on 1 March 2024.

IFAE organization

New positions in the IFAE Organization

January 16, 2023

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