The Beam Diagnostics Instrumentation Award recognizes outstanding innovation and development in the field of beam diagnostics and instrumentation. Eligible contributions may include, but are not limited to, the development of devices, techniques, or methods that significantly advance the measurement and understanding of charged elementary particle, atomic, or simple molecular beams during or after acceleration, as well as neutral particle beams produced in intermediate stages of charged particle acceleration. Contributions focusing on innovative numerical techniques, algorithms, or machine learning (ML) methods that enhance the use, interpretation, or functionality of standard beam instruments are also eligible. The mass of the primary beam particles shall not exceed the order of 1,000 atomic mass units.
To qualify for the award, the performance of the nominated contribution must be demonstrated using a charged particle beam or through a detailed simulation/validation framework applicable to beam diagnostics. Bench-top-only demonstrations without a clear pathway to beam-based implementation do not qualify.
A full description of the device, technique, or method, including its operating principles and performance evaluation, must be published in a journal or the proceedings of a conference or workshop that is publicly accessible. Internal technical notes, laboratory design documents, and similar unpublished materials may be submitted as supplementary evidence but cannot replace the required publications. The documentation should provide sufficient detail for a potential user to reproduce or implement the innovation.
Nominations are open to candidates of any nationality and for work conducted at any geographical location. There are no restrictions on eligibility except that candidates cannot be members of the International Beam Instrumentation Conference (IBIC) Program Committee during the competition period. Applications may be submitted by individuals or by teams who have jointly contributed to the development of a single novel device, technique, or method. In cases where works of similar quality are evaluated, preference will be given to candidates at an early stage in their careers.
The award may be shared among contributors to a single significant achievement. Once accepted by the Award Committee, a nomination will remain eligible for two successive competitions unless withdrawn by the candidate(s).
The Award Committee may disclose the names of entrants and related publications upon request by a third party. Supporting unpublished material and the names of individuals endorsing a nomination will remain confidential. The internal deliberations, scoring, and discussions of the Award Committee are confidential and will not be disclosed.
The nomination package shall include the name of the candidate, relevant publications, a statement outlining his/her personal contribution and that of others, letters from two professional accelerator physicist, engineers or laboratory administrative personnel who are familiar with the device and its development. (see submission page)
