Scope of Classifications

Main Classification 01 - Circular and Linear Colliders

Classification 1 is devoted to accelerators (synchrotrons, linacs, ERLs, etc.) providing colliding beams (hadrons and/or leptons) for particle physics experiments. It includes facilities colliding beams from different types of accelerators, such as linac-ring colliders. Among the subjects for this classification are operating experience and performance limitations, upgrade plans, accelerator physics and technology issues specific to colliders and the design and R&D for future projects.

Sub-classifications associated with MC 01:

A01	Hadron Colliders
A02	Lepton Colliders
A03	Linear Colliders
A08	Linear Accelerators
A09	Muon Accelerators and Neutrino Factories
A10	Damping Rings
A12	FFAG
A16	Advanced Concepts
A17	High Intensity Accelerators
A18	Energy Recovery Linacs (ERLs)
A19	Electron-Hadron Colliders
A23	Accelerators and Storage Rings, Other
T12	Beam Injection/Extraction and Transport
T19	Collimation

Main Classification 02 - Photon Sources and Electron Accelerators

Classification 2 covers photon sources (synchrotron light sources, ERLs, FELs, laser systems, other free-electron sources such as THz sources, Compton sources, etc) and electron accelerators (linear, circular, recirculating, etc.). It includes insertion devices such as planar and helical field undulators. Associated accelerator systems, such as injectors, booster synchrotrons, photon beam lines and photon beam line components can also be proposed for this Session. Papers presented can be project descriptions or cover individual aspects of photon sources and electron accelerators. Both theoretical and experimental results are solicited.

Sub-classifications associated with MC02:

A04	Circular Accelerators
A05	Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
A06	Free Electron Lasers
A07	Electrostatic Accelerators
A08	Linear Accelerators
A18	Energy Recovery Linacs
A23	Accelerators and Storage Rings, Other
A24	Other Linac-Based Photon Sources
T02	Electron Sources
T12	Beam Injection/Extraction and Transport
T15	Undulators and Wigglers
T25	Lasers
T26	Photon Beam Lines and Components

Main Classification 03 - Alternative Particle Sources and Acceleration Techniques

Classification 3 is devoted to (i) novel and unconventional sources of particles, including electrons and protons, neutrons, ions, and secondary particles and antiparticles; and (ii) new concepts of accelerating techniques which may overcome the present limitations of size and/or cost or which give access to very new beam characteristics.

Sub-classifications associated with MC03:

A09	Muon Accelerators and Neutrino Factories
A12	FFAG
A15	New Acceleration Techniques
A16	Advanced Concepts
A17	High Intensity Accelerators
A20	Radioactive Ions
A21	Secondary Beams
A22	Plasma Wakefield Acceleration
T01	Proton and Ion Sources
T02	Electron Sources
T28	Neutron Sources

Main Classification 04 - Hadron Accelerators

Classification 4 is devoted to designing, developing, upgrading, constructing and commissioning low-, medium- and high-energy hadron accelerators, excluding hadron colliders. The session includes ion sources, electrostatic accelerators, proton and ion linear accelerators, proton and ion synchrotrons, radioactive beam facilities, antiproton accumulators and collectors, ion accumulator and storage rings, cyclotrons, synchrocyclotrons, FFAGs and any other similar machines. Both low- and high-intensity machines are covered, as are all relevant aspects of high-intensity fixed-target accelerators such as proton drivers for spallation neutron sources, neutrino factories, etc.

Sub-classifications associated with MC 04:

A04	Circular Accelerators
A07	Electrostatic Accelerators
A08	Linear Accelerators
A09	Muon Accelerators and Neutrino Factories
A11	Beam Cooling
A12	FFAG
A13	Cyclotrons
A14	Neutron Spallation Facilities
A16	Advanced Concepts
A17	High Intensity Accelerators
A20	Radioactive Ions
A21	Secondary Beams
A23	Accelerators and Storage Rings, Other
T01	Proton and Ion Sources
T12	Beam Injection/Extraction and Transport
T19	Collimation
T20	Targetry
T28	Neutron Sources
T32	Ion Beam Stripping

Main Classification 05 - Beam Dynamics and EM Fields

Classification 5 includes reviews and progress reports on general aspects of electro-magnetic interaction of charged particle beams in accelerators and storage rings. It covers linear and non-linear beam optics, modeling of externally applied or beam-generated electro-magnetic fields, as well as theory, observations and simulations of single-particle dynamics and collective effects, both coherent and incoherent. The emphasis is on deepening the understanding of fundamental processes or limitations governing beam dynamics and uncovering possible new mechanisms relevant to accelerator design and performance, independent of technological or project-specific aspects.

Sub-classifications associated with MC 05:

D01	Beam Optics - Lattices, Correction Schemes, Transport
D02	Non-linear Single Particle Dynamics - Resonances, Tracking, Higher Order, Dynamic Aperture, Code Developments
D03	Calculations of EM fields - Theory and Code Developments
D04	Beam Coupling Impedance - Theory, Simulations, Measurements, Code Developments
D05	Coherent and Incoherent Instabilities - Theory, Simulations, Code Developments
D06	Coherent and Incoherent Instabilities - Measurements and Countermeasures
D07	High Intensity Circular Machines - Space Charge, Halos
D08	High Intensity in Linear Accelerators - Space Charge, Halos
D09	Emittance manipulation, Bunch Compression and Cooling
D10	Beam-Beam Effects - Theory, Simulations, Measurements, Code Developments
D11	Code Developments and Simulation Techniques

Main Classification 06 - Beam Instrumentation, Controls, Feedback and Operational Aspects

Classification 6 is devoted to measurement and control of the beam properties in particle accelerators including beam diagnostics and instrumentation, beam feedback systems, low-level rf controls, timing and synchronization schemes and laser-based instrumentation. Included also are contributions on accelerator control systems, online modeling and applications control software, as well as operational aspects of modern accelerators such as alignment and surveying methods, machine protection systems, radiation protection and monitoring and issues pertaining to reliability and operability.

Sub-classifications associated with MC 06:

T03	Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation
T04	Accelerator/Storage Ring Control Systems
T05	Beam Feedback Systems
T17	Alignment and Survey
T18	Radiation Monitoring and Safety
T22	Reliability, Operability
T23	Machine Protection
T24	Timing and Synchronization
T25	Lasers
T26	Photon Beam Lines and Components
T27	Low Level RF
T33	Online modeling and software tools

Main Classification 07 - Accelerator Technology Main Systems

Classification 7 is devoted to contributions on the design, construction, testing and performance of accelerator components or subsystems, with emphasis on technological aspects and methods. Special attention is due to technological developments that allow to improve accelerators from the point of view of performance, size or cost effectiveness. Contributions with a strong beam performance aspect should generally be classified elsewhere.

Sub-classifications associated with MC 07:

T06	Room Temperature RF
T07	Superconducting RF
T08	RF Power Sources
T09	Room Temperature Magnets
T10	Superconducting Magnets
T11	Power Supplies
T13	Cryogenics
T14	Vacuum Technology
T16	Pulsed Power Technology
T19	Collimation
T20	Targetry
T21	Infrastructures
T24	Timing and Synchronization
T25	Lasers
T31	Subsystems, Technology and Components, Other

Main Classification 08 - Applications of Accelerators, Technology Transfer and Industrial Relations

Classification 8 includes contributions with emphasis on the broad applications of accelerators, aspects of technology transfer and laboratory-industry relationships rather than on the specific accelerator technologies themselves.

Technology Transfer contributions should seek to improve Accelerator Laboratory technology transfer (TT) methods and strategies, and the methodology for the creation of TT business opportunities by Industry. Covered topics include relevant issues for successful TT, structures needed to promote TT, incubator opportunities for start-up companies, and intellectual property and patenting issues.

The Session for Industry is intended to address both sides of the relationship in order to improve technology transfer, contractual performance and the achievement of goals through the creation of mutual understanding, evolution of contractual mechanics, performance of joint research and development, and development of measures to optimize contract goals.

Sub-classifications associated with MC08:

U01	Medical Applications
U02	Materials Analysis and Modification
U03	Transmutation and Energy Production
U04	Security
U05	Other Applications
U06	Technology Transfer and Lab-Industry Relations