Control Systems for Particle Accelerators
Control systems enable the precise and efficient operation of particle accelerators by directly controlling the synchronization of various subsystems to ensure optimal performance. These systems integrate advanced technologies (both hardware and software) to monitor, regulate, and stabilize accelerator functions while minimizing system errors and inefficiencies.
Below is a list of specialized suppliers offering state-of-the-art control solutions tailored to the needs of particle accelerators.
Suppliers
Cosylab provides comprehensive control system solutions for particle accelerators, from development and integration to maintenance and support. Their expertise includes hardware specification, software development, and system commissioning.
EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System)
EPICS is an open-source software toolkit used worldwide to create distributed real-time control systems for particle accelerators and other large scientific experiments. It offers robust and flexible solutions for accelerator control.
National Instruments provides hardware and software solutions for control systems in particle accelerators, including real-time controllers, data acquisition systems, and LabVIEW software for system integration.
ACS Motion Control offers advanced control systems and motion control solutions for particle accelerators, ensuring precise and reliable operation of various accelerator components.
Siemens provides comprehensive control and automation solutions for particle accelerators, including PLCs, SCADA systems, and advanced control software to enhance system performance and reliability.
KEK (High Energy Accelerator Research Organization)
KEK offers specialized control systems for particle accelerators, focusing on high precision and stability for research applications in particle physics and other scientific fields.
Omron Automation provides high-performance control systems for particle accelerators, including motion controllers and software for precise beam control and system monitoring.
Bergoz specializes in beam instrumentation and measurement systems for particle accelerators, ensuring accurate beam monitoring and control for optimal accelerator performance.
Kontron offers control, power supply, and monitoring systems for particle accelerators, including power supplies and remote control units designed to be highly reliable and precise.
Safran offers control and diagnostic systems for scientific applications. They focus on precise sub-nanosecond time transfer and frequency distribution solutions, they aim to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry.
Instrumentation Technologies provides a blend of hardware and software solutions for particle accelerators. Their instruments measure and control a variety fo beam parameters.
SIDeA Engineering Solutions provides an extensive array of systems for particle accelerators. Their aim is to help drive the next generation of physics research.