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CERN’s High-Luminosity LHC: progress, challenges, and what is to come

By Florence Thompson (CERN)

In this Q&A with Oliver Brüning, we take a look at the past year for the HL-LHC Project and what's to come in 2025. 

Completion of DFX construction for the HL-LHC Cold Powering Systems

By Amalia Ballarino (CERN)

A collaborative effort between CERN, SOTON and industry has brought us to the successful completion of the complex production.

Successful repair and testing of the first RFD cryomodule

By Rama Calaga (CERN)

The first RF dipole crab cavity cryomodule, which arrived with two major non-conformities, has now been successfully repaired and commissioned.

Test of MQXFB05 completed as series production of the MQXFB magnets continues

By Susana Izquierdo Bermudez (CERN)

The test of the Q2 cold mass containing MQXFB05 has been completed: the quadrupole reached all requirements for HL-LHC operation.

DCM prototype assembly successfully completed and validated

By Carmen Abad Cabrera (CERN)

The D1-DFX Connection Module (DCM) cryostat prototype assembly has been successfully completed and validated with a final pressure test.

Outcomes of the 8th HL-LHC Cost & Schedule Review

By Markus Zerlauth (CERN)

Between the 11th and 14th of November, the HL-LHC Project recently passed another of its major milestones for 2024, the 8th HL-LHC Cost & Schedule Review (CSR).

Important milestones achieved in the HL-LHC IT String

By Nicolas Heredia Garcia (CERN)

Following the installation of the superconducting link, significant progress has been made on the IT String test facility, including the Q2a and D1 cryoassemblies. 

Completion of the HL-LHC Cold Powering Collaboration Agreement with Uppsala University (DFHX and DFHM)

By Amalia Ballarino (CERN)

CERN and Uppsala University celebrate successful completion of manufacturing of the components for the full series of DFHX and DFHM cryostats.