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Nov. 21 - "CERN: 7 Decades of Scientific Achievements and Innovation" by Dr. Luciano Musa

By Christine Marie-Therese Darve posted 10-07-2024 12:24

  

Join us for this insightful exploration of CERN's impact over the past seven decades!

CERN: 7 Decades of Scientific Achievements and Innovation” by Dr. Luciano Musa

Now available: YouTube Recording

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When : Thursday November 21 2024

16:00 CET  (10:00 ET)

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Biography:

Dr. Luciano Musa has had a distinguished career in particle physics, beginning with his contributions to the NA48 experiment at CERN’s SPS during his Ph.D. and postdoctoral work at INFN, Italy, where he studied direct CP violation. In 1997, he joined the ALICE Experiment at CERN’s LHC, playing a pivotal role in the development of its front-end and readout electronics, particularly for the Time Projection Chamber (TPC), of which he became the technical coordinator from 2006 to 2010. As the project leader for the ALICE Inner Tracking System (ITS) from 2011, Dr. Musa oversaw its upgrade, including the construction of the world's largest silicon pixel detector. He became the Spokesperson of the ALICE Collaboration from 2020 to 2022 and currently leads the CERN ALICE team, focusing on physics research and innovative detector technologies. Beyond ALICE, Dr. Musa has made significant contributions to other CERN experiments, including Obelix at the CERN LEAR and NA45 at the CERN SPS. Additionally, he contributed to studies for detectors intended for the International Linear Collider. In 2024, he coordinated CERN’s 70th-anniversary celebrations. Throughout his career, Dr. Musa’s influence extends beyond experiments, as evidenced by his role as a member of scientific committees in numerous universities and research institutes. Dr. Musa has published over 500 papers and mentored more than 30 Ph.D. students.

Abstract: 

CERN was founded in 1954 with the mission of restoring scientific excellence to Europe after World War II and promoting peaceful international collaboration in fundamental research. Over seven decades, as more powerful accelerators and experiments were built, foundational discoveries and technological innovations were made. This talk will explore CERN’s 70-year legacy, highlighting its important role in advancing particle physics, from major discoveries like the W and Z bosons and the Higgs particle to the development of groundbreaking technologies. We will also discuss CERN’s lasting impact on society, including applications in medical diagnostics and therapy, security, and environmental protection.

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