Here we see a klystron, an electronic component used to amplify high-frequency radio waves by a factor of up to a million. In particle colliders, they can be used to power radiofrequency cavities and thus play a key role in accelerating particles.
CERN launched the High-Efficiency Klystron (HEK) project ten years ago, aiming to make the accelerators of tomorrow more sustainable and efficient.
High-efficiency klystrons developed for the High-Luminosity LHC are now outperforming industrial klystrons by 10% in terms of efficiency. #HiLumiLHC
Find out more about klystrons and their application in industry: https://t.co/jVIVIwiSsi
#DidYouKnow that cooling is also essential for running the LHC?
However, we don't recommend a superfluid helium cooling bath for your summer drinks... 🤯 https://t.co/ReRI3CD1Fg
#DidYouKnow that Silicon-based detectors similar to this one are widely used in high-energy physics experiments?
The #Medipix collaboration makes the technology behind silicon pixel detectors available for applied physics domains such as medical imaging.
https://t.co/WWDnNVj6OZ
🛠 Did you ever want to make your own particle detector?
Here is your chance! Build this low-cost open hardware project, investigate natural radioactivity around you and become a true citizen scientist: https://t.co/IUWuZ1mQ74