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Accelerator Operations

Operating the LANSCE Accelerator

The Accelerator Operations (AOT-OPS) Group operates the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) accelerator; designs, installs, and maintains protective systems; and designs, maintains, and operates the Lujan Center and Weapons Neutron Research target systems.

AOT-OPS provides for safe and efficient operation of the LANSCE beam delivery systems on a 24/7 basis during operational periods. This effort includes delivering 100 MeV H+ ions to the Isotope Production Facility, 800 MeV H- ions to the Proton Radiography facility or the Ultra-Cold Neutron facility, and simultaneously delivering 800 MeV H- ions to the Weapons Neutron Research facility and the Lujan Center.

Teams

  • Beam  Operations
  • Targets and Experimental Support
  • Protective Systems

Services

  • Safe and efficient control room operations
  • Design, development, installation, and maintenance for personnel and equipment protective systems
  • Design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Lujan Target-Moderator-Reflector System (TMRS) and other target systems