Beam Analysis Sandbox
A collection of Python tools for accelerator beam dynamics analysis and operations. 
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PSB beam dynamics modeling with Xsuite
A full simulation pipeline for realistic modeling of beam dynamics in CERN’s Proton Synchrotron Booster (PSB) using Xsuite. 
SPS beam dynamics modeling with Xsuite
A full simulation pipeline for realistic modeling of beam dynamics in CERN’s Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) using Xsuite.
Supercycles Modeling and Beam Sharing in the CERN Injectors
A Python package for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing the scheduling of cycles and supercycles in the CERN proton injector complex (PSB, PS, and SPS).
K-Modulation Analysis Application
A PyQt GUI for measuring and correcting the tune and beta-beating in the CERN Proton Synchrotron Booster.
talks
Transmission of protons fixed target beams in 2023, and beyond
Published:
A summary of the performance of the fixed target beams throughout the CERN injectors. Find it online.
Performance of the injectors after LIU: status and prospects
Published:
Exploring the benefits of the LIU upgrades on the Fixed Target beams. Find it online.
Status and prospects for high-intensity operation at the CERN PSB
Published:
An overview of the studies for the future high-intensity demands in the PSB. Find it online.
Proton sharing across the complex post-LS3
Published:
A study that incorporates the future requests of fixed-target facilities into the beam-sharing strategy for Run 4, taking into account the capabilities of the accelerator complex following the LIU upgrades. Find it online (restricted access).
Space Charge Effects During Half-Integer Resonance Crossing in the CERN PSB
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An overview of the experimental studies of the half-integer resonance crossing in PSB under strong space charge. Find it online.
teaching
PSB tracking with Xsuite
Accelerator Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), 2025
A series of Python and Xsuite exercises for understanding the basics of transverse beam dynamics in synchrotrons. The course material is available on github.
Hands-on Lattice Calculations in Python
Introduction to Accelerator Physics, CERN Accelerator School (CAS), 2025
The Hands-on Lattice Calculations in Python course is meant to present a series of “conceptual” exercises to help understanding the basics of transverse beam dynamics. The course material is available on github.
Measurements, Optimization and Tracking in the PSB
Advanced Training School on Operation of Accelerators (ATSOA), EUROLABS, 2025
A series of lectures and hands-on exercises for performing Machine Development (MD) studies in the PSB. The course material is available on github.
Transverse Linear Imperfections
The Science of Particle Accelerators, Joint Universities of Accelerator School (JUAS), 2025
Transverse linear imperfections and their impact on circular accelerators. The course material is available on github.