LhARA radiobiology; meeting: 16Oct25; 14:00 BST

ZOOM: ​https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98220889714?pwd=SM90vOF7BKSXoU3mD9q7OwBQo4IVB3.1

Agenda

1. Minutes and actions:

• CD/RW/ND: Meet to discuss RCF calibration
  • Done
• RW: Send TP RCF data
  • Done?
• RW: Fine-tune installation of cell carousel
• DA: Sample simulated beamline more frequently
  • Done
• CD: Investigate defocussing to improve uniformity
  • Stands
• CD/RW: Design RCF holder
  • Done
• KL: Discuss sparse diagnostic at CLF
  • Done

2. Strathclyde: BT, ED, RW
   

• Processing the RCF from Phase 1
  • Proton Number Results
    • Organise Robbie, Emma and Jason to discuss the irradiation plan
• Beamline setup
  • New minimum distance between Quads?
  • Cell carousel fine-tuning update

3. Simulation CD, DA, AFr:
   

• Results of an Au foil in the beamline with a better source
• Results of defocussing the beam (If completed)
• Results of 8MeV quad positioning

4. BioPrep EM, JP:
   

• Hoods up and running
• Dry-run update
• Final confirmation of dates

5. Beam Diagnostics KL, CD:
   

• Show RCF holder idea
  • Show new design
  • Organise to get the RCF cut
• Ken update on a sparse beam diagnostic?

6. DoNM

• 30th October

7. AoB

• Excel sheet complete with shot plan

Summary of actions

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