Yoshiharu Mori and John Lewellen awarded 2009 USPAS achievement prizes in physics and technology

The U.S. Particle Accelerator School recently announced the winners of its achievement prizes in physics and technology. The USPAS prizes honor individuals by recognizing their outstanding achievements over the full range of accelerator physics and technology. Two awards are given every two years.

KEK physicist Yoshiharu Mori won for his contributions to the rebirth of fixed-field alternating gradient accelerators, which have numerous practical applications; the development of a novel type of radiofrequency cavity and a compact neutron source.

Argonne National Laboratory physicist John Lewellen won for his contributions to high- brightness electron beam source design, in particular his seminal work on novel cavity geometries; field-emissi on cathode gating and design, construction and operation of the test facility. Lewellen studies fourth- generation light source research, including high- brightness injector research and development. He is the linac manager for the Advanced Photon System and a deputy group leader for the Accelerator Systems Physics Group.

Each winner will receive a certificate of merit and $3,000. The awards are made possible by donations from Brookhaven Science Associates; Fermi Research Alliance, LLC and Jefferson Science Associates. Winners will receive their awards at the 2009 Particle Accelerator Conference in Vancouver, B.C., May 4-8, 2009.