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New Patent Designed to Enhance Electron Microscopy - This patent involves the use of two radiofrequency cavities to correct particle-beam energy spread in both space and time. 🚀Researchers from the Center for Bright Beams were granted U.S. Patent No. US 12,283,455 B2, titled "Monochromator Device and Methods of Use."This groundbreaking technology relates to an innovative monochromator device designed to enhance electron microscopy.
The featured article, "Efficient six-dimensional phase space reconstructions from experimental measurements using generative machine learning", explores groundbreaking advancements in reconstructing phase space at the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility at 12 GeV. 
 Professor Kim will guide Fermilab through this transitional period as it continues to tackle fundamental questions in science and drive innovation in particle physics, quantum science, and accelerator research. 
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Advancing Particle Accelerator Performance: Unveiling the Impact of Surface Defects in Nb₃Sn-Coated SRF Cavities"Coating the interior of superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities with a Nb3Sn film can drastically enhance the efficiency and performance of particle accelerator infrastructure. 
CBB is pleased to announce the graduation of Chad Pennington whose thesis is, “Toward high brightness alkali antimonides at high gradients” 
The Center for Bright Beams celebrated its 8th annual meeting, bringing together the "Beam Team" for a week of innovation and collaboration.
CBB is pleased to announce the graduation of  Lucy Lin,whose thesis is, “Machine Learning Applications for Improving Accelerator Operations”  Congratulations Dr. Lin!
CBB is pleased to announce the graduation of  Caleb Thompson, whose thesis is, “Distinguishing the role of structure, composition, and vibrational dynamics on electron-phonon coupling of Nb(100) surfaces" Congratulations Dr. Thompson!