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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cryogenics for Research Infrastructures
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UID:indico-event-504@events.hpc-portal.eu
CONTACT:d.rabanus@fz-juelich.de
DESCRIPTION:This course takes place on-site at JSC. Online participation i
 s not possible. The course will be held in English.\nCourse Content:\nCryo
 genics – the science of extremely low temperatures – serves as the inv
 isible backbone of modern high-level research. Without the ability to cool
  systems down to near absolute zero\, many of today’s scientific breakth
 roughs would be impossible. From enabling superconductivity in particle ac
 celerators and fusion reactors to stabilising qubits in quantum computers\
 , cryogenics is the "enabling technology" behind many large-scale research
  infrastructures.\nThis course explores the fundamental physics of cryogen
 ics\, demonstrates the practical skills required to operate 4K systems and
  outlines important safety guidelines. In practical hands-on exercises\, p
 articipants will gain first experience in assembling and operating cryogen
 ic systems.\n\nBasics of low-temperature physics and cryogenics (gases\, 
 liquefaction\, phase diagrams)\nTurn-key cryostats and cryocoolers up to 4
 K: components\, safe operation\, daily checks\nTemperature sensors\, basi
 c measurements\, and data logging\nVacuum fundamentals: pumps\, gauges\, 
 leaks\, simple troubleshooting\nSafety rules\, hazards (asphyxiation\, c
 old burns)\, personal protection\nHands-on: assembling a basic setup\, fi
 rst cooldown\, recognising common failures\n\n \n\n\n\n\nContent level\n\
 n\nIn hours\n\n\nIn %\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner's content:\n\n\n12 h\n\n\n80 %
 \n\n\n\n\nIntermediate content:\n\n\n3 h\n\n\n20 %\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced conte
 nt:\n\n\n0 h\n\n\n0 %\n\n\n\n\nCommunity-targeted content:\n\n\n0 h\n\n\n0
  %\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites:\n\nParticipants should have a basic technical 
 background\, such as vocational training as a physics/chemistry laboratory
  technician (Physiklaborant:in\, Chemielaborant:in) or be early-stage engi
 neering/physics students\nNo prior experience in cryogenics required\nIf 
 you have them\, please bring the specific requirements of your own projec
 t for the hands-on exercises\nNote-taking materials are recommended\n\nT
 arget Audience:\nThe course is aimed at vocational trainees\, early-stag
 e students and scientists who are new to cryogenic technologies for res
 earch in material science\, radiation detection\, cryogenic electronics\, 
 quantum computing\, etc.\nLanguage:\nThis course is given in English.\nDur
 ation:\n3 half days\nDates:\n29 June - 1 July 2026\, 09:00-13:00 each day\
 nVenue:\nJülich Supercomputing Centre\, building 16.3\, Training Room 1\,
  room 213a\nNumber of Participants:\nMinimum 5\, maximum 20\nInstructor:\n
 David Rabanus (JSC)\n\nhttps://events.hpc-portal.eu/event/504/
LOCATION:Training Room 1\, room 213a (Jülich Supercomputing Centre\, buil
 ding 16.3)
URL:https://events.hpc-portal.eu/event/504/
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