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Inaugural Lecture: Professor Gianluca Sarri

Professor Sarri will deliver a lecture titled 'Compact Accelerators, Big Impact: accelerating science, healthcare, and industrial applications'.

Date(s)
October 15, 2025
Location
Emeleus Lecture Theatre
Time
15:30 - 16:30
Price
Free

Professor Sarri will deliver a lecture titled 'Compact Accelerators, Big Impact: accelerating science, healthcare, and industrial applications'.

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Abstract:

Since their inception at the beginning of the last century, particle accelerators have been indispensable in enabling cutting-edge discoveries, in driving advanced radiation sources, and in revolutionizing medical treatments like cancer therapy. Yet, conventional accelerator technology faces well-known challenges: high cost, large physical footprint, and significant environmental impact.

Plasma-based acceleration is now emerging as a powerful and complementary alternative. It offers compact, cost-effective systems capable of delivering radiation and particle sources with unique and highly attractive properties.

In this lecture, I will outline our work on advancing this technology and highlight novel, disruptive applications across areas of major societal and industrial relevance including radiobiology, homeland security, and materials science and characterization.

Department
School of Mathematics and Physics
Audience
All
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Subject/Theme
Academic
Event Organiser Details
Name Naoimh Mackel
Email mp.research@qub.ac.uk