WG14: Particle Accelerators for Science and Society

Mandate: IUPAP WG14 promotes knowledge exchange in Particle Accelerators for Science and Society, engaging both the scientific community and the public. This mandate emphasizes promoting applications of particle accelerators across a range of scientific fields and societal needs, including:

• Industrial, medical, energy, and environmental applications of accelerator technologies
• Scientific advancements enabled by accelerators (e.g. light sources, neutron sources, and high-energy physics (HEP), heavy ion)
• Development of future facilities (e.g. laser, plasma, compact accelerator neutron source) for research and societal benefits
• Research on accelerator principles, innovations, and sustainable operations
• Supporting global knowledge-sharing and professional engagement through developing teaching materials, educational platforms, workshops, and conferences

Scope: The working group consists of international experts committed to promoting these objectives on a global scale, utilizing local expertise and networks. The group’s activities include:

• Developing resources and communication channels for sharing accelerator science and applications
• Creating engaging content to inform and inspire both scientific and public audiences
• Mapping and reviewing accelerator applications and requirements in addressing the SDG, such as life science & healthcare, scientific research & technology
• Enabling and promoting sustainable accelerator facility over its full life cycle
• Supporting workshops, conferences, and professional gatherings on accelerator technologies and applications