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https://research.unimelb.edu.au/research-updates/cern-particle-accelerator-equipment-arrives-in-melbourne
CERN particle accelerator equipment arrives in Melbourne
CERN sent the equipment as part of an agreement coordinated by Professor Geoffrey Taylor in 2019. This continues the University’s longstanding relationship with CERN. In 2010, the University entered into an agreement to take part in the CLIC program. Associate Professor Roger Rassool signed the agreement with CERN on behalf of the Australian Collaboration for Accelerator Science. This collaboration involves the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the Australian Synchrotron.
Senior researcher Dr Matteo Volpi used the X-BOX3 in his research at CERN, where he was based for several years. With help from his CERN colleagues, he packed up the system – including the components, around 1 kilometre of cables, and the computer that controls the equipment. He even brought the keyboard and mouse, so he could replicate the original set-up as closely as possible.
The equipment left CERN in September 2020 and arrived at the University in January 2021.