HL-LHC: successful tests validate a new remote alignment system for magnets

HL-LHC: successful tests validate a new remote alignment system for magnets

Solutions for the new remote alignment system (FRAS) have been defined and validated using a test model. (Image: CERN)

Solutions for the new remote alignment system (FRAS) have been defined and validated using a test model (Image: CERN)

By Thomas Hortala - The many CERN-developed sensors and software programs of the FRAS (Full Remote Alignment System) have been successfully tested on a prototype magnet in preparation for the HL-LHC, CERN Bulletin.

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