In 2018, we delivered 2.31x10^19 protons to the nTOF experiment - 6.5% over the prediction for the 2018 run!
Mandate
The PS section is responsible for operation of the Proton Synchrotron, as well as the AD and Elena outside of normal hours.
Constructed in 1959
Circumference 628 meters, or pi*200
Injection at 2 GeV
Extraction up to 26 GeV
Intensity per beam up to 3x10^13 protons
Beam for n_TOF, AD, East area and SPS
Part of LHC injector chain
Other tasks for the section members include writing application software, assisting with machine development, access control in the PS complex, and more.