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International Workshop on µCF and Future Applications
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Oliver Lodge 337 (Liverpool Physics)
Oliver Lodge 337
Liverpool Physics
Ce Zhang
(University of Liverpool),
Fedor Ignatov
(University of Liverpool),
Graziano Venanzoni
Description
On 2–3 July we will hold a workshop in Liverpool on the process of muon-catalysed fusion (muCF). Muon-catalysed fusion is attracting renewed interest worldwide, with recent experimental progress and increasing investment in the field. Beyond its fundamental scientific interest, muCF could have potential applications in areas such as:
- compact sources of ~14 MeV neutrons (e.g. for isotope production, materials testing, or nuclear waste transmutation),
- development of advanced muon sources with possible impact in materials science and related technologies.
The workshop will bring together academic groups from the UK, Japan, and possibly the US. We are also exploring opportunities to engage with industrial partners and discuss potential applications and future collaborations.
The workshop will take place in Room 337 of the Physics Department.
The workshop is supported by JST Moonshot Goal 10 (Japan), the Leverhulme Trust, and the University of Liverpool (UK).
Participants
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Opening Session
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10:00 AM
Welcome and Workshop Overview 10mSpeakers: Graziano Venanzoni, Shinji Okada (Chubu University)
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10:10 AM
Introduction to Research Activities at the University of Liverpool 20mSpeaker: Joost Vossebeld (University of Liverpool)
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Session 1: µCF Physics and Current Understanding
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10:30 AM
µCF Studies in Japan and Moonshot Activities 30mSpeaker: Shinji Okada (Chubu University)
- 11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Clean room visit 30m
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Lunch 2h
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2:15 PM
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4:25 PM
Session 2: Current Experimental Activities
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2:15 PM
Summary of Previous µCF Experiments and Lessons Learned 30mSpeaker: Akihisa Toyoda
- 2:45 PM
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3:15 PM
Coffee break and group photo 20m
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3:35 PM
Exotic Atom Spectroscopy and High-Resolution X-Ray Measurements 25mSpeaker: Yuichi Toyama
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4:00 PM
Future Plans at PSI and J-PARC and International Coordination 25mSpeaker: Satoshi Mihara (KEK)
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2:15 PM
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4:25 PM
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5:05 PM
Session 5: International Collaboration and Future Opportunities
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4:25 PM
Funding Opportunities and Future International Programs 20mSpeaker: Joost Vossebeld (University of Liverpool)
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4:45 PM
Open Discussion on Future International Collaboration 20m
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4:25 PM
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Workshop Dinner 2h
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Session 3: Instrumentation, Detectors, and Simulation
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10:00 AM
Detector Concepts and Key Measurements in Future µCF Experiments 30mSpeaker: Akihisa Toyoda (KEK)
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10:30 AM
Neutron Detector Options for Future μCF Experiments 10mSpeaker: Kazuki Ueno
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10:40 AM
Preliminary Studies of Liquid Scintillator-Based Neutron Detection for μCF Experiments 10mSpeaker: Saki ARAMAKI (The University of Osaka)
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10:50 AM
Coffee break 20m
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11:10 AM
TES Detectors and High-Resolution X-Ray Detection for µCF and Exotic Atom Studies 20mSpeaker: Yuichi Toyama (Chubu University)
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11:30 AM
Simulation and Beam Optimization Studies: Current Results and Future Challenges 20mSpeaker: Ce Zhang (University of Liverpool)
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11:50 AM
Open Discussion for detector simulation 10m
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
Session 4: Future Applications and Industry Perspectives
- 12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Lunch 1h 30m
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2:30 PM
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3:50 PM
Session 4: Future Applications and Industry Perspectives
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2:30 PM
Negative Muon Cooling and Potential Applications of µCF 20mSpeaker: Patrick Strasser
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2:50 PM
Fusion-Related Industrial Perspectives and Technology Development 30mSpeaker: Masaru Oka
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3:20 PM
Future Perspectives of µCF Studies in Relation to COMET 20mSpeaker: Satoshi Mihara (KEK)
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3:40 PM
General Discussion 10m
Open discussion on experimental challenges, detector requirements, and future opportunities for collaboration
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2:30 PM
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3:50 PM
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4:20 PM
Session 1: µCF Physics and Current Understanding
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3:50 PM
Current Status of µCF Experiments at PSI 30mSpeaker: Ara Knaian (Acceleron Fusion)
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3:50 PM
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4:20 PM
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4:50 PM
Coffee break 30m
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4:50 PM
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5:10 PM
Session 5: International Collaboration and Future Opportunities
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4:50 PM
Future Roadmap toward PSI, J-PARC, and Next-Generation µCF Experiments 20m
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4:50 PM
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5:10 PM
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5:40 PM
Closing Discussion
Summary and Next Actions
Discussion of:
• Future workshops
• Exchange programs
• Joint proposals
• International collaboration framework
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM