EPICS Summer School 2025
Hörsaal A
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Campus Adlershof
BUILD THE FUTURE OF SCIENTIFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
Are you a student or young professional passionate about pushing the boundaries of science and technology? Do you want to learn how to design and implement cutting-edge control systems for some of the world's most complex scientific instruments?
Join us for an immersive 2-week summer school at the BESSY II synchrotron in Berlin!
What you will learn
During the event, you will gain insights into the engineering principles underlying particle accelerators and other large-scale scientific projects. You will learn how scientists and engineers collaborate to conduct groundbreaking experiments and operate these machines with the highest level of precision. You will acquire a deep understanding of the control systems that govern big scientific pojects and have the opportunity to work on a hands-on project utilizing real scientific hardware.
Specifically, you will:
- Gain insights into the scientific principles of particle accelerators and other large-scale scientific machines.
- Learn the fundamentals of EPICS: the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System.
- Learn the principles of a distributed control system and how to interact with it to perform scientific experiments.
- Work with fellow students on a challenging group project using real hardware (lasers, mirrors, motors, cameras, magnets, power supplies, and more).
- Visit the BESSY II Experimental Hall and the HZB Proton Therapy Facility with tours guided by our scientists and engineers.
Who should attend
- Current students nearing graduation seeking to broaden their knowledge of control systems for large-scale scientific projects.
- Young professionals in science and technology pursuing careers in science facilities.
What is included
- Lunch and Coffee breaks.
- Event Dinner and Social Activities
- Accommodation in a shared room at the BESSY II Guest House (limited availability).
The event will be held in English.
Requirements
- Being enrolled in a Bachelor/Master's Degree in a relevant field or being a PhD Student or being a Young Professional (with 0 to 1 years experience)
- Basic Knowledge of Software Engineering/Embedded Programming
- Basic Knowledge of Communication Protocols
- Basic Knowledge of Electronics
- Good Knowledge of Linux OS
- Good command of English language (written and spoken)
To participate, please submit the application form on the Registration page. Due to limited capacity, applications will be evaluated.
Participation Fee
- PhD Students/Professionals: 500 EUR
- University Students: 200 EUR
Registration is free of charge. Payment will be requested only if the application is accepted.
Be part of the next generation of Scientific Innovators. Apply now!
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