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Overview of the Electron-Ion Collider

COFFEE_KLATCH · Invited

Abstract

An overview of the scientific motivation for the U.S.-based Electron-Ion Collider will be presented. This drives a set of EIC accelerator specifications that will be described. The current status of EIC accelerator designs will be presented. Finally, a plausible path to realization will be outlined.

Authors

  • Richard Milner

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology