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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 12h

Discover how our researchers have teamed up with Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division to develop high-power lasers for advanced #ParticleAccelerators and a broad range of applications across science, industry, medicine, and defense. . Department of Energy ow.ly/eQfj50Zn6cH

Four scientists wearing lab coats and protective glasses working with high-power laser equipment in a research lab setting.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 29/09/2026

Our researchers are working with the Berkeley Lab Engineering Division to develop a new #superconducting elliptical magnet, laying the groundwork for compact, higher-power #ParticleAccelerators & future muon collider. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/ig8E50ZesZh

Two scientists in safety glasses examining particle accelerator components in a laboratory setting at Berkeley Lab.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 28/09/2026

Learn how our researchers & collaborators are using #ArtificialIntelligence to make #ParticleAccelerators smarter & more powerful through Department of Energy's AI Genesis Mission. Berkeley Lab - @fermilab.bsky.social - @brookhavenlab.bsky.social

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 25/09/2026

“It opens the door to engineering new materials that would affect the fusion rate,” says our Arun Persaud, about new research on #materials-driven #fusion. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy - UC Davis newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/07/23/when-…

"When it comes to fusion, materials matter" and two photons of scientists working on equipment.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 24/09/2026

Celebrating our incredible postdocs at Berkeley Lab! 🎉 Their brilliance, dedication, & collaborative spirit make a meaningful impact everyday. Here’s to the diligence, creativity, & good energy that make the ATAP postdocs so special! 🎉 Department of Energy ow.ly/P3qK50ZR26v

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 24/09/2026

“We’re pushing it into new high-temperature superconductor territory, where almost every design choice lets us genuinely innovate,” says Penelope Quassolo, working in our Superconducting Magnet Program. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/graduate-students…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 23/09/2026

Our August All-to-All meeting featured a science talk on enhanced nuclear fusion, an update from our IPO office, a presentation on appreciation as a core stewardship value, and changes to the Berkeley Lab access process. Department of Energy - UC Davis ow.ly/aS0S50ZIStf

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 22/09/2026

“There’s something rewarding about walking people through the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind what we do,” says our BELLA Center Staff Scientist Kei Nakamura, reflecting on showing student interns the center’s laser facilities. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/GH6G50ZFUCN

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to Anthony Vazquez, a graduate student at our BELLA Center, who received a student poster award at this year’s Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop, held in Los Angeles, California, July 26–31. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/7eAP50ZFUv8

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 18/09/2026

“Working at Berkeley Lab is both a privilege and a distinctive experience,” says Jean-François Croteau, a research scientist in our Superconducting Magnet Program, reflecting on his time at the Lab. Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/3q4-jean-francois…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 17/09/2026

“Years of research at Berkeley Lab have produced the technologies that make this project possible,” says our Senior Scientist Anthony Gonsalves about new research that aims to develop a transportable muon imager. Department of Energy ow.ly/UJJa50ZFUmX

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to Lulu Russell, a graduate student at our BELLA Center, who received an award for a “lightning” talk based on their poster at the 2026 LaserNetUS meeting in Rochester, New York, July 13–15. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/sUyt50ZFU8l

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 14/09/2026

Our researchers and collaborators developed a method to detect chaotic particle trajectories in circular #ParticleAccelerators, accelerating a time-consuming step in accelerator design. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy - University of Michigan - Stanford University ow.ly/Pt3n50ZFTUu

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 10/09/2026

“Working at Berkeley Lab is exceptionally rewarding; the institutional support and technical collaborations across groups are unparalleled,” says our BELLA Center Project Scientist Sarah Schröder, reflecting on her time at the Lab. Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/3q4-sarah-schroder

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 09/09/2026

Learn how new research from our BELLA Center scientists could pave the way for compact, high-brightness, and tunable photon sources for applications in photonuclear diagnostics, nonproliferation, and national security. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/RR2z50ZFTlG

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 08/09/2026

“We are combining numerical methods and #ArtificialIntelligence to transform the design, testing, and operation of future #fusion reactors,” says Jean-Luc Vay, our Advanced Modeling Program head, about advances in #fusion. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/O9BX50ZFThw

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 04/09/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 03/09/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 02/09/2026

Our researchers use Accelerator Assistant, the first #ArtificialIntelligence system based on large language models, to enhance multi-stage experiments at the Berkeley Lab Advanced Light Source Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/agentic-ai-enable…

A photo of a man working on some electronics and "ATAP News", "Agentic AI Enables Advanced Light Source Experiments" and the Berkeley Lab, ATAP and DOEW Office of Science logos.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 01/09/2026

As part of the Berkeley Lab ALS-United series, learn how Senior Scientist Fernando Sannibale ensures the reliable operation of the Advanced Light Source and is helping upgrade the facility as part of the ALS-U project. atap.lbl.gov/news/als-united-elmie-…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 31/08/2026

Check out our latest newsletter for advances in #fusion research, a compact photon source for high-resolution imaging, and a novel method that could accelerate the design and operation of #ParticleAccelerators. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/atap-newsletter

"ATAP News August 2026" and photos of scientists working.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 28/08/2026

"What I enjoy most about my role is the sense of contribution,” says Chris Gonzalez, a facilities area manager in Berkeley Lab's Facilities Division, about his work overseeing and supporting the buildings where our employees work. Department of Energy ow.ly/pl2m50ZhF3E

Facilities Area Manager Christopher Gonzalez inspects equipment in a utility room wearing safety glasses and a reflective vest.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 27/08/2026

A new imaging technology developed by us can create accurate, detailed 3D geochemical maps of the subsurface, promising progress in a number of fields.. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/a-new-imager-coul…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 26/08/2026

Today is Berkeley Lab Founder’s Day! On this date in 1931, E.O. Lawrence got a UCB building for R&D on his invention, the #cyclotron. We are proud to carry on his legacy of #particleaccelerators and team science. Department of Energy - UC Berkeley

Photos of the Advanced Light Source building, the former UC Berkeley Radiation Lab and Ernest Orlando Lawrence.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 25/08/2026

Our researchers continually operated a laser-plasma accelerator-driven free-electron laser for an unprecedented 8 hours, promising new light sources for science, medicine, and industry. atap.lbl.gov/news/milestone-in-free…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 24/08/2026

Discover how we are working with Berkeley Lab's Advanced Quantum Testbed & NVIDIA to develop advanced #ArtificialIntelligence-enhanced #quantum experiments, securing U.S. leadership in scientific discovery and innovation. Department of Energy aqt.lbl.gov/2026/03/16/hybrid-quant…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 21/08/2026

A course on #ParticleAccelerators at UC Berkeley taught by our Staff Scientist Simon Leemann and Senior Scientist Carl Schroeder, is helping to foster the next generation of accelerator scientists and engineers. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy ow.ly/p0Jr50Zh8K1

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 19/08/2026

Learn how our researchers & colleagues from the Berkeley Lab Energy Geosciences Division developed an open-source platform for accurate, reliable, & real-time distributed fiber sensing used in #ParticleAccelerators & beyond. Department of Energy - Earth and Environmental Sciences at Berkeley Lab

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 18/08/2026

Researchers at Berkeley Lab are driving technological innovations and advancements in theory to help unlock the potential of #fusionenergy, which promises abundant, reliable energy. Department of Energy - LBNL Nuclear Science Division - Berkeley Lab Engineering Division ow.ly/JsfB50YZbnK

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 17/08/2026

We use high-energy ion beams to create a chain of color-center qubits in diamond, promising advances in #quantum computing, & sensing technologies to progress #fusion. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/color-center-qubi…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 14/08/2026

Thanks for 2026 Multi-Lab Safety Week successful by highlighting best practices in safety during scientific exploration and beyond. Berkeley Lab - Berkeley Lab Engineering Division - @fermilab.bsky.social - @brookhavenlab.bsky.social - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/mlsw2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 13/08/2026

🎉 Berkeley Lab is delivering secure, scalable #quantum technologies for the nation. Our scientists have measured the real-time state of superconducting qubits, bringing #quantum computing one step closer. Department of Energy ow.ly/Jb3O50Yv2q9

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 12/08/2026

Learn how Berkeley Lab researchers are developing powerful new #magnets to support advances in #ParticleAccelerator and #fusion research, create new elements and materials, improve medical diagnoses and treatments, and much more. newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/01/15/leadi…

"Leading the field in magnets", phots of people working with superconducting magnets under construction with the Berkeley Lab, ATAP, and DOE Office of Science logos.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 11/08/2026

Discover how our staff & partners harness the power & versatility of #ParticleAccelerators and their applications to drive breakthroughs in #quantum technologies that could transform science and society. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/advancing-the-qua…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 10/08/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 08/08/2026

Born today in 1901: cyclotron inventor and Nobel laureate Ernest O. Lawrence. His legacies of team science and #particleaccelerator innovation still enable discovery and benefit society here at Berkeley Lab Department of Energy www.lbl.gov/ernest-orlando-lawrence

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 07/08/2026

Our BELLA Center Project Scientist, Sarah Schröder, a judge at the Contra Costa County Science & Engineering Fair at Los Medanos College, said, “The projects were executed with a high degree of technical rigor.” atap.lbl.gov/news/schroder-takes-pa…

A photo not Sarah Schröder and a quote from her.

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 06/08/2026

Our BELLA Center has accomplished the first characterization of a collimated muon beam using a LPA, laying the groundwork for advancing imaging techniques. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/directional-muon-…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 05/08/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 04/08/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 03/08/2026

“It was a challenging experiment with very fruitful results,” says Hai-En Tsai, on a collaboration has explored the microphysics of plasmas to advance #fusion research. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/01/08/a-new…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 31/07/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 29/07/2026

Our July All-to-All meeting featured a talk on #superconducting magnets, a presentation on team science & collaboration as core stewardship values, & a talk on #wildfire emergency preparedness. Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/seminars-and-events/al…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 28/07/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 27/07/2026

In June, Berkeley Lab hosted 60 leading experts at a two-day workshop to chart a course for developing next-generation #ParticleAccelerators and high-power lasers for DOE Office of Science Basic Energy Sciences facilities and applications. Department of Energy ow.ly/LNWv50Zet0z

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 24/07/2026

In May, as part of our long and proud tradition of supporting local communities, Berkeley Lab's Ina Reichel, Olga Shapoval, Ian Lacey, and Elham Ghanem represented the Lab at the Oakland Unified School District STEM Fair. Department of Energy - Advanced Light Source ow.ly/vCnH50Zeta4

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 23/07/2026

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 21/07/2026

As part of the Berkeley Lab Advanced Light Source United series, learn how Changchun Sun is using diagnostic techniques to better understand the properties and behavior of #ParticleAccelerator beams. Department of Energy atap.lbl.gov/news/als-united-changc…

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 20/07/2026

The Department of Energy's Genesis Mission “is enabling us to leverage AI to transform the design & operation of particle accelerators,” says our Sr Scientist Jean-Luc Vay, who heads the Multi-Office particle Accelerator Team project. Berkeley Lab - @fermilab.bsky.social - @brookhavenlab.bsky.social

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LBNL Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics @atap.lbl.gov · 20/07/2026

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