Is responsible for the optics design and
development for the nominal LHC machine.
Studies the mechanical aperture and
magnet field imperfections of the machine as installed and
impact on beam dynamics.
Contributes to the study of
commissioning and machine operation scenarios, measurement
procedures, including specifications of LHC beam parameters.
Provides support for the operation of
the LHC during its initial commissioning phase. Participates
in machine studies aimed at improving the machine
performance.
Hosts the Project coordination for the
LHC collimation system.
Contributes to R&D efforts related to
the Phase II LHC collimation system.
Contributes to the study of LHC beam
limitations and ways to overcome them to reach and exceed
LHC nominal performance (LHC upgrade studies and LHeC).
Is responsible for the development and
maintenance of software tools for accelerator design and
operation.
Contributes to and co-ordinates the
EUCARD-related R&D activities (LHC upgrade studies).
