12 GeV Upgrade

Power-testing of the Super High Momentum Spectrometer Horizontal Bend (HB) magnet has resumed after engineers implemented further modifications to improve the response time of the power supply's quench-detection circuitry. When this magnet reaches the current required for 11 GeV/c operation, its magnetic field will be mapped, and the magnet construction contract with Michigan State University will be complete.

The SHMS dipole magnet assembly has progressed to the point that the coil, in its helium vessel, is now surrounded by the cylindrical outer insulation, thermal shield and vacuum vessel. The weight of the coil is now permanently held by the outer vessel rather than by temporary tooling. The full assembly is more than thirteen feet long and five feet in diameter. The inner thermal shield was damaged during insertion, so magnetic-field mapping will proceed while the repairs are made to the shield. In Hall C, the huge iron yoke which will contain the dipole magnet has been leveled and opened. It is now ready and waiting for delivery of the magnet.

Physics

Jefferson Lab Published Journal Articles and Tech Notes, Jan. 4-15

• L.E. Marcucci, et al. "Electromagnetic structure of few-nucleon ground states." J. Phys. G 43 2, 023002.
• Zhong-Bo Kang, Alexei Prokudin, Peng Sun, and Feng Yuan. "Extraction of quark transversity distribution and Collins fragmentation functions with QCD evolution." Phys. Rev. D 93, 014009.
• Tech Note: Mike Beck, Joe Grames and Joe Meyers. "Field Maps for Haimson Steering Coils Models 334, 335, 825, 826." JLAB-TN-16-002.

Remember to submit your papers for approval to the Jefferson Lab Publications database.

Publications Refresher Course Offered Feb. 23
The next Publications Training and Refresher course will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 9 a.m. in CEBAF Center room F224-225. A brief introduction to the Department of Energy's Public Access Plan and how it affects Jefferson Lab will be presented. In this session, authors will learn how to submit manuscripts to the Publications Review and Approval System, how to make recommended revisions to papers during the signature process, and how to add the relevant information once the paper is published. If you would like to attend, R.S.V.P. to Kim Edwards by Friday, Feb. 19.

Apply Now for the Graduate Fellowship Program at Jefferson Lab
JSA is now accepting applications for the JSA/JLab Graduate Fellowship Program for the 2016-2017 academic year. JSA will award fellowships to qualified doctoral students at SURA member universities for research related to the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, Virginia. Each fellowship will provide the awardee's home institution with a $10,000 stipend. The awardee's home institution must agree to provide the remaining research assistant stipend from institutional or research funds. An additional $2,000 supplemental stipend is provided to the awardee's home institution for the graduate student. Conference travel support is also available for use during the fellowship period. The JSA/JLab Graduate Fellowship Program is funded by the JSA Initiatives Fund. Funds for the 2016-2017 Graduate Fellowship Program are limited. Application materials are due by February 29, 2016. Visit the website for an application form and application requirements. If you have any questions about the program, contact Elizabeth L. Lawson at elawson@sura.org.

JSA Offers Sabbatical and Research Leave Support at Jefferson Lab
JSA is now accepting applications for the JSA/JLab Sabbatical and Research Leave Support Program for the 2016-2017 academic year, with support beginning as early as summer 2016. The JSA/JLab Sabbatical and Research Leave Support Program enhances research opportunities for faculty through access to Jefferson Lab facilities and interaction with Lab researchers and users, strengthens the teaching and research capabilities of universities through faculty involvement, and strengthens the research programs of the Lab by attracting “new blood” and integrating university faculty members in the Lab's programs. The program is funded by the JSA Initiatives Fund. Application materials for the program are due by March 31, 2016. Visit the website for an application form and proposal requirements. If you have any questions about the program, contact Elizabeth L. Lawson at elawson@sura.org.

Free Books!
The library is purging its older titles and offering them to lab staff on a first-come, first-served basis. These books are located on a cart with a "FREE BOOKS" sign just inside the library. The library will dispose of any unclaimed books on Feb. 1. Visit the library website to view a list of available titles.

JSA Postdoctoral Research Prize Call for Nominations
Nominations for the JSA Postdoctoral Research Prize are now being accepted. This project is supported by the JSA Initiatives Fund Program. The deadline for nomination packages is Jan. 22. For nomination package details and submission instructions, see the webpage.

JSA Thesis Prize Call for Nominations
Theses completed during calendar year 2015 are eligible for the 2015 JSA Thesis Prize, as well as theses completed during the last quarter of 2014 (if they haven't been submitted before). This project is supported by the JSA Initiatives Fund Program, a commitment from the JSA owners, SURA and PAE Applied Technologies. Initiatives Funds support programs, initiatives, and activities that further the scientific outreach, promote the science, education and technology of the Jefferson Lab and benefit the Lab's extended user community in ways that complement the Lab's basic and applied research missions. The nomination deadline is Feb. 15. For nomination package details and submission instructions, see the webpage linked above.

2016 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications
The 2016 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program is now accepting applications. The application and more information about the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program can be found at www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 5.

Engineering

The Installation group has been busy the last few weeks. Some of the highlights are:

• Finished installing the Hall C beamline cantilevered stand and bridge, which supports three BE (bending) magnets, an unser girder and raster and detector stands;
• Installed and connected the cooling water system for the above components;
• Hall C's dump weir and rails were demolished to allow the installation of a new designed dump (similar to Hall A's);
• In the injector test cave, the SSG box duct and cable tray were installed;
• In the accelerator, box supplies were acid flushed, VIP repairs were made, DP station was pumped down and some valve position switches were replaced;
• During the winter down, more box supply acid flushing was carried out, low-conductivity water leak repairs were made and many VIPs were troubleshot and repaired;
• 30 valve position switches were upgraded to all-metal switches; and
• Hot Checkout of both the LCW and vacuum systems were completed.

Environment, Health, Safety and Quality

Get Jefferson Lab Emergency Contact Card
All members of the Jefferson Lab community are encouraged to carry their Jefferson Lab emergency notification and reminder card with their lab ID. The card lists the primary numbers for reporting emergencies, injuries, or any abnormal situation, as well as guidance on reporting emergencies and other situations and staying safe. The cards are available at the reception desks in the Support Service Center, Bldg. 28, and CEBAF Center.

Computing and Networking Infrastructure

Scientific Computer Filesystem Data Issue
Due to a hardware failure over the weekend, a small subset of files on the scientific computing Lustre system was lost. This affects files in /work, /cache, and /volatile. If your data is affected, file access attempts will return the error "Cannot send after transport endpoint shutdown." The scientific computing group is working on automatically removing the affected files. Computer system users who see this message in the meantime should remove the files with the "unlink" command, after which each file can be manually recreated. The Scientific Computing group is working with the vendor on a long term stability fix for the affected file servers. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact the IT Division Helpdesk at x7155 or helpdesk@jlab.org.

Announcements

Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in CEBAF Center room F113. New and repeat donors are encouraged to attend. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: TJNAF. You can also schedule an appointment by contacting Johnie Banks at jbanks@jlab.org or x7539. Visit the website for donation eligibility requirements.

Annual Travel Briefing Set for Jan. 27
The Annual Traveler Briefing will be held on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. in CEBAF Center room F113. Topics covered will include those proposed by Jefferson Lab travelers as well as new travel requirements imposed by DOE and the State Department. Ted Peshehonoff, Jefferson Lab Subcontracting Officer, will present an alternative cell phone option for foreign travel. Agenda items include; Pre-travel authorization, approved modes of transportation, new DOE conference attendance guidance, changes to foreign country clearance requirements, expediting expense report reimbursements and notifications. For more information, contact Carol Kinsey at kinsey@jlab.org.

On Jan. 28 Only: Onelife Fitness Memberships at Reduced Rates with Jefferson Lab ID
A representative from Onelife Fitness will have a table in the CEBAF Center lobby on Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The representative will be offering a one-day special new membership rate for individuals who are employees of JSA/Jefferson Lab. The special one-day offer will be: $0 enrollment and $29.99 per month for membership at the Onelife Fitness located at 815 City Center Blvd (formerly Middle Ground Blvd.). This is based on a 12-month agreement with the membership converting to month to month after that. This rate will apply to anyone with a Jefferson Lab ID badge. Questions about the offering may be directed to the representative on Jan. 28.

Volunteers Needed For Science Bowls
The 2016 DOE National Science Bowl season is right around the corner, and Jefferson Lab's Science Education team is seeking volunteers to help with the two tournaments that will be held at the lab in February and March. The Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, and the Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl will follow on Saturday, March 5. More than 50 volunteers will be needed to run each event. Most of the volunteers perform as competition moderators, rules and scientific judges, timekeepers and scorekeepers, as well as to help with administrative tasks and with the Stay All Day Contest. Anyone interested in more information or in volunteering may see the entire all-staff memo for a signup link or contact Jan Tyler by email at: tyler@jlab.org.

Science Series: What Every Dog Should Know About Quantum Physics
Chad Orzel, physics professor and author of popular science books and blogs, will present “What Every Dog Should Know About Quantum Physics” in a Science Series lecture set for Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the CEBAF Center auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. In his talk, Orzel will discuss quantum physics, the science of extremely small things like atoms and subatomic particles. He’ll explain the reality behind some of the stranger aspects of quantum physics, and why it is so important that even dogs should know about it. See the webpage for more information.

JAG Dog Training Club to Kick off New Session at the Feb. 9 Science Series Talk; Training Classes to Begin on Feb. 23
The JAG Dog Training Club will kick off its 2016 Therapy Dog/Canine Good Citizen class on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the special Science Series Lecture, "What Every Dog Should Know About Quantum Physics." No dogs at the lecture, please! Training classes with dogs will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Support Service Center lobby, Building 28. For more information about the JAG Dog Training Club, contact Joyce Miller at x7163 or miller@jlab.org.

Jefferson Lab Calendar of Events

Jan. 19-20: Hall A Winter Collaboration Meeting
Jan. 21-22: Hall C Collaboration Meeting
Jan. 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Feb. 1-3: Physics with Neutral Kaon Beam at JLab Workshop
Feb. 6: Va. Regional High School Science Bowl
Feb. 9: Science Series: What Every Dog Should Know About Quantum Physics