Irfu/DACM is a major international player in the design and development of particle accelerators. It has the capacity to act as prime contractor for complete accelerator systems, from design to construction and implementation. It is developing two areas:
► high-intensity ion accelerators, for which it holds world records: proton and deuteron sources exceeding 100 mA and radiofrequency quadrupoles (RFQs);
► superconducting linear accelerators, for which it has built up expertise and facilities that are among the best in the world.
As a result, Irfu is now involved in all of the accelerator projects currently underway in Europe.
At the same time, it is pursuing R&D on all critical components in collaboration with major European laboratories.
This design and R&D work requires large-scale integration and radiofrequency testing facilities.
