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Question: Can large accelerators be operated remotely from far-off sites, and what are the implications of this approach? | Question: Can large accelerators be operated remotely from far-off sites, and what are the implications of this approach? | ||
Methodology: The study examined the feasibility of remotely operating large accelerators by considering a hypothetical facility designed, built, and operated by a worldwide collaboration of equal partner institutions | Methodology: The study examined the feasibility of remotely operating large accelerators by considering a hypothetical facility designed, built, and operated by a worldwide collaboration of equal partner institutions. This collaboration would be remote from most of the institutions, and experts from each laboratory would remain at their home institution but participate in the operation of the machine after construction. | ||
Results: The | Results: The study found that there is no technical obstacle to controlling an accelerator from a distance. The major challenge is to solve the complex management and communication problems. The researchers concluded that a model for an international multi-laboratory collaboration to construct and operate an accelerator facility could be effective in maintaining a broad base of expertise while allowing experts to continue participating in the operation of the machine. | ||
Implications: The implications of this approach are significant. It allows for the | Implications: The implications of this approach are significant. It allows for the participation of a critical mass of highly qualified and experienced physicists and engineers, promoting collaboration among accelerator laboratories around the world. Additionally, it enables experts to continue working on their home institutions while still contributing to the operation of the remote accelerator. This model could potentially streamline the process of constructing and operating large accelerators, making it more efficient and cost-effective. However, it also presents complex management and communication challenges that need to be addressed. | ||
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/ | Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0110029v2 | ||
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arXiv ID: | arXiv ID: 0110029v2 | ||
[[Category:Computer Science]] | [[Category:Computer Science]] | ||
[[Category:Operation]] | [[Category:Operation]] | ||
[[Category:Large]] | [[Category:Large]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:15, 24 December 2023
Title: Remote Operation of Large Accelerators
Question: Can large accelerators be operated remotely from far-off sites, and what are the implications of this approach?
Methodology: The study examined the feasibility of remotely operating large accelerators by considering a hypothetical facility designed, built, and operated by a worldwide collaboration of equal partner institutions. This collaboration would be remote from most of the institutions, and experts from each laboratory would remain at their home institution but participate in the operation of the machine after construction.
Results: The study found that there is no technical obstacle to controlling an accelerator from a distance. The major challenge is to solve the complex management and communication problems. The researchers concluded that a model for an international multi-laboratory collaboration to construct and operate an accelerator facility could be effective in maintaining a broad base of expertise while allowing experts to continue participating in the operation of the machine.
Implications: The implications of this approach are significant. It allows for the participation of a critical mass of highly qualified and experienced physicists and engineers, promoting collaboration among accelerator laboratories around the world. Additionally, it enables experts to continue working on their home institutions while still contributing to the operation of the remote accelerator. This model could potentially streamline the process of constructing and operating large accelerators, making it more efficient and cost-effective. However, it also presents complex management and communication challenges that need to be addressed.
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0110029v2 Authors: arXiv ID: 0110029v2