Ernest Courant Traineeship in Accelerator Science & Engineering
Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and FERMI National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) has established the Ernest Courant Traineeship in Accelerator Science & Engineering supported by a 5-year grant from the High Energy Office of the US Department of Energy. This novel program is named after eminent accelerator physicist, Ernest Courant, who lay the foundation of modern accelerator science. At Stony Brook, the traineeship is a part of the Center for Accelerator Physics and Education (CASE).
The main goal of the program is to train scientists and engineers in the field of
accelerator sciences with a focus in the four areas identified as the Department of
Energy (DOE) Mission Critical Workforce Needs in Accelerator Science and Engineering:
(a) Physics of large accelerators and systems engineering
(b) Superconducting radiofrequency accelerator physics and engineering
(c) Radiofrequency power system engineering
(d) Cryogenic systems engineering (especially liquid helium systems).
The graduate level curriculum consists of courses and practical training at accelerator facilities of the collaborating institutions, and thesis requirements. Each of participant will have a supervisor to guide the training. Every graduate student – PhD, MS/MSI, ME - successfully completing the traineeship program will be issued a Certificate in Accelerator Science and Engineering with specializations including the four areas listed above. The expectation is that the traineeship can be completed in two years and students can pursue their research interest beyond the program (for example, complete their PhD). Undergraduate students can enter the program via a dedicated summer internship program at BNL.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will support US citizens or permanent residents
pursuing the Certificate for up to two full years (in the form of fixed stipend, health
insurance, tuition) for enrolled PhD or Masters students. Students must successfully
complete (B+ minimum grade for four 3-credit accelerator courses. Each participant
will have a supervisor to guide the training. Graduate courses in advanced accelerator
science and technology are offered through instructors at Stony Brook University,
Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Fermilab, and cover topics such as:
- Accelerator Physics
- Accelerator Simulations and Measurements Lab
- Superconducting RF
- High Power RF Engineering
- Cryogenic Systems and Their Design
- Plasma and Wakefield Accelerators
- Computational Accelerator Physics
If you are interested in this unique traineeship opportunity in 21st century accelerator sciences and want to know details, please contact one of professors involved in the program:
- Program Director, Vladimir Litvinenko vladimir.litvinenko@stonybrook.edu
- Navid Vafaei-Najafabadi navid.vafaei-najafabadi@stonybrook.edu
- Thomas Robertazzi Thomas.Robertazzi@stonybrook.edu
- Thomas Hemmick Thomas.Hemmick@stonybrook.edu
- Jayant Parekh jayant.parekh@stonybrook.edu
- Avril Coakley avril.coakley@stonybrook.edu
Applying to the Program
The Traineeship Certificate is offered as part of a graduate program at Stony Brook
University. Students must apply and be accepted in a MS/MSI/PhD program, which will
allow them to complete the Certificate as part of their degree program.
Graduate Program Director
Dept of Physics and Astronomy
Stony Brook University
derek.teaney@stonybrook.edu
Phone: (631) 632 4978
Go to:
Assistant Graduate Program Director
To learn more about and apply to a graduate program at Stony Brook University, follow the links below:
- For Physics and Astronomy
- For Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- For Electrical Engineering
- For Mechanical Engineering
- For Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering