Ryan Bodenstein (he/him)
@evenkolder.bsky.social
Husband, father, accelerator physicist. Have lived and worked in 5 countries on 3 continents. 🇺🇲🇰🇷🇬🇧(🇫🇷🇨🇭)🇧🇪
Today, our summer students wrapped up their 10 weeks at @jeffersonlabva
Our crew was happy to have Veltman and Colin this summer! They did great work, and I look forward to seeing where they go next!
#physics
#science
#STEM
#AcceleratorPhysics
#AcceleratorScience
#accelerator
#particleaccelerator
Our crew was happy to have Veltman and Colin this summer! They did great work, and I look forward to seeing where they go next!
#physics
#science
#STEM
#AcceleratorPhysics
#AcceleratorScience
#accelerator
#particleaccelerator
August 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Today, our summer students wrapped up their 10 weeks at @jeffersonlabva
Our crew was happy to have Veltman and Colin this summer! They did great work, and I look forward to seeing where they go next!
#physics
#science
#STEM
#AcceleratorPhysics
#AcceleratorScience
#accelerator
#particleaccelerator
Our crew was happy to have Veltman and Colin this summer! They did great work, and I look forward to seeing where they go next!
#physics
#science
#STEM
#AcceleratorPhysics
#AcceleratorScience
#accelerator
#particleaccelerator
Caught this little alien by my house. It was small, but full of attitude.
#mantis
#entomology
#insect
#Virginia
#mantis
#entomology
#insect
#Virginia
July 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Caught this little alien by my house. It was small, but full of attitude.
#mantis
#entomology
#insect
#Virginia
#mantis
#entomology
#insect
#Virginia
Here's to 43!
43 years old today
21 years working in #accelerator #physics
10 years married
8 years a father (5 for two kids)
Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents
Lots of ups and downs. Lots of wins and losses. Lots of happiness and pain.
No regrets.
43 years old today
21 years working in #accelerator #physics
10 years married
8 years a father (5 for two kids)
Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents
Lots of ups and downs. Lots of wins and losses. Lots of happiness and pain.
No regrets.
May 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Here's to 43!
43 years old today
21 years working in #accelerator #physics
10 years married
8 years a father (5 for two kids)
Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents
Lots of ups and downs. Lots of wins and losses. Lots of happiness and pain.
No regrets.
43 years old today
21 years working in #accelerator #physics
10 years married
8 years a father (5 for two kids)
Lived in 5 countries on 3 continents
Lots of ups and downs. Lots of wins and losses. Lots of happiness and pain.
No regrets.
TW: snake, dead snake.
Today, we had an "unauthorized herpetological intrusion" in our #Accelerator tunnel.
A black racer took out 5 filament boards, dropping one of our cryomodules. It did not survive the exposure to high voltage.
Click photo for more images.
#physics
Today, we had an "unauthorized herpetological intrusion" in our #Accelerator tunnel.
A black racer took out 5 filament boards, dropping one of our cryomodules. It did not survive the exposure to high voltage.
Click photo for more images.
#physics
May 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
TW: snake, dead snake.
Today, we had an "unauthorized herpetological intrusion" in our #Accelerator tunnel.
A black racer took out 5 filament boards, dropping one of our cryomodules. It did not survive the exposure to high voltage.
Click photo for more images.
#physics
Today, we had an "unauthorized herpetological intrusion" in our #Accelerator tunnel.
A black racer took out 5 filament boards, dropping one of our cryomodules. It did not survive the exposure to high voltage.
Click photo for more images.
#physics
For years, I've worked to design a set of Splitters for our proposed CEBAF energy upgrade, which uses FFA #accelerator concepts.
This is the 5th matching solution I've found for 6 electron beamlines of energies ~10-21 GeV. This matches the LINAC+Spreader optics into the FFA Arc.
#physics #science
This is the 5th matching solution I've found for 6 electron beamlines of energies ~10-21 GeV. This matches the LINAC+Spreader optics into the FFA Arc.
#physics #science
April 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For years, I've worked to design a set of Splitters for our proposed CEBAF energy upgrade, which uses FFA #accelerator concepts.
This is the 5th matching solution I've found for 6 electron beamlines of energies ~10-21 GeV. This matches the LINAC+Spreader optics into the FFA Arc.
#physics #science
This is the 5th matching solution I've found for 6 electron beamlines of energies ~10-21 GeV. This matches the LINAC+Spreader optics into the FFA Arc.
#physics #science
Fun #physics factoid I recently learned:
When optichromic rods are exposed to radiation (gamma), they turn purple!
On the left, a vial with 2 low-dose + 2 high-dose rods. Top right, unexposed. Bottom right, exposed.
Used in our #accelerator #science grant studying permanent magnet degradation.
When optichromic rods are exposed to radiation (gamma), they turn purple!
On the left, a vial with 2 low-dose + 2 high-dose rods. Top right, unexposed. Bottom right, exposed.
Used in our #accelerator #science grant studying permanent magnet degradation.
April 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Fun #physics factoid I recently learned:
When optichromic rods are exposed to radiation (gamma), they turn purple!
On the left, a vial with 2 low-dose + 2 high-dose rods. Top right, unexposed. Bottom right, exposed.
Used in our #accelerator #science grant studying permanent magnet degradation.
When optichromic rods are exposed to radiation (gamma), they turn purple!
On the left, a vial with 2 low-dose + 2 high-dose rods. Top right, unexposed. Bottom right, exposed.
Used in our #accelerator #science grant studying permanent magnet degradation.
Two tech notes written on completely different #accelerator #science topics in one week.
Sometimes, #physics is really fun!
Sometimes, #physics is really fun!
April 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Two tech notes written on completely different #accelerator #science topics in one week.
Sometimes, #physics is really fun!
Sometimes, #physics is really fun!
Very happy to announce that, as of March 1st, I have been promoted to Staff #Accelerator #Scientist III in the Center for Advanced Studies of Accelerators (CASA) Group at Jefferson Lab.
After ~21 years of accelerator #physics experience, this feels good.
#science #stem
After ~21 years of accelerator #physics experience, this feels good.
#science #stem
March 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Very happy to announce that, as of March 1st, I have been promoted to Staff #Accelerator #Scientist III in the Center for Advanced Studies of Accelerators (CASA) Group at Jefferson Lab.
After ~21 years of accelerator #physics experience, this feels good.
#science #stem
After ~21 years of accelerator #physics experience, this feels good.
#science #stem
It was quite nice today to see my efforts to improve morale and overall well-being at Jefferson Lab make it into the weekly communications email!
We may focus on #science, but science is performed by people, and we all need a pick-me-up at times!
We may focus on #science, but science is performed by people, and we all need a pick-me-up at times!
February 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It was quite nice today to see my efforts to improve morale and overall well-being at Jefferson Lab make it into the weekly communications email!
We may focus on #science, but science is performed by people, and we all need a pick-me-up at times!
We may focus on #science, but science is performed by people, and we all need a pick-me-up at times!
I felt the need to post some #photography, mostly to see how the community is here on Bluesky.
Just a few I took over the years.
More here: flickr.com/photos/evenk...
Just a few I took over the years.
More here: flickr.com/photos/evenk...
February 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I felt the need to post some #photography, mostly to see how the community is here on Bluesky.
Just a few I took over the years.
More here: flickr.com/photos/evenk...
Just a few I took over the years.
More here: flickr.com/photos/evenk...
Saw this in my neighborhood today, and cannot think of a better analogy for The United States.
Our #government stands shoulder to shoulder with #vultures, standing on the backs of "lesser" creatures, devouring them.
Our #government stands shoulder to shoulder with #vultures, standing on the backs of "lesser" creatures, devouring them.
February 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Saw this in my neighborhood today, and cannot think of a better analogy for The United States.
Our #government stands shoulder to shoulder with #vultures, standing on the backs of "lesser" creatures, devouring them.
Our #government stands shoulder to shoulder with #vultures, standing on the backs of "lesser" creatures, devouring them.
Here's Hampton Roads, Virginia and the locations that rely on federal funding to operate.
These are *mainly* concentrated on areas with lower incomes.
These are *mainly* concentrated on areas with lower incomes.
February 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Here's Hampton Roads, Virginia and the locations that rely on federal funding to operate.
These are *mainly* concentrated on areas with lower incomes.
These are *mainly* concentrated on areas with lower incomes.
A photo of yours truly, back in 2006 at PCaPAC!
I had been an #accelerator #physics graduate student for 2 years at this point. I had just changed focus from superconducting RF #science #research to #beam dynamics research (both at Jefferson Lab).
I had been an #accelerator #physics graduate student for 2 years at this point. I had just changed focus from superconducting RF #science #research to #beam dynamics research (both at Jefferson Lab).
January 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A photo of yours truly, back in 2006 at PCaPAC!
I had been an #accelerator #physics graduate student for 2 years at this point. I had just changed focus from superconducting RF #science #research to #beam dynamics research (both at Jefferson Lab).
I had been an #accelerator #physics graduate student for 2 years at this point. I had just changed focus from superconducting RF #science #research to #beam dynamics research (both at Jefferson Lab).
January 13, 2002 - The Superbowl of Hardcore at The Nation in DC. A massive lineup of #punk and hardcore bands.
I found the Agnostic Front set, and you can see me up front. Bandana, next red shirt until about 11:30 when someone jumps on my head and the bandana is gone ;).
youtu.be/WsU8mSTHBH8?...
I found the Agnostic Front set, and you can see me up front. Bandana, next red shirt until about 11:30 when someone jumps on my head and the bandana is gone ;).
youtu.be/WsU8mSTHBH8?...
January 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
January 13, 2002 - The Superbowl of Hardcore at The Nation in DC. A massive lineup of #punk and hardcore bands.
I found the Agnostic Front set, and you can see me up front. Bandana, next red shirt until about 11:30 when someone jumps on my head and the bandana is gone ;).
youtu.be/WsU8mSTHBH8?...
I found the Agnostic Front set, and you can see me up front. Bandana, next red shirt until about 11:30 when someone jumps on my head and the bandana is gone ;).
youtu.be/WsU8mSTHBH8?...
We installed our permanent #magnet samples on tripods in the CEBAF #accelerator enclosure. These, along with those in my previous post, will be used to study how the magnets degrade in a #radiation environment.
#physics #science #particleaccelerator
#acceleratorphysics
#acceleratorscience
#physics #science #particleaccelerator
#acceleratorphysics
#acceleratorscience
January 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We installed our permanent #magnet samples on tripods in the CEBAF #accelerator enclosure. These, along with those in my previous post, will be used to study how the magnets degrade in a #radiation environment.
#physics #science #particleaccelerator
#acceleratorphysics
#acceleratorscience
#physics #science #particleaccelerator
#acceleratorphysics
#acceleratorscience
#accelerator #science🧵
We labeled the vials and placed them alongside OSL area #dosimeters that read gamma and #neutron radiation onto mounting boards filled with permanent magnet samples.
These were mounted on the outside of CEBAF's recirculating arcs for radiation exposure.
Next: LINACS
2/2
We labeled the vials and placed them alongside OSL area #dosimeters that read gamma and #neutron radiation onto mounting boards filled with permanent magnet samples.
These were mounted on the outside of CEBAF's recirculating arcs for radiation exposure.
Next: LINACS
2/2
January 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
#accelerator #science🧵
We labeled the vials and placed them alongside OSL area #dosimeters that read gamma and #neutron radiation onto mounting boards filled with permanent magnet samples.
These were mounted on the outside of CEBAF's recirculating arcs for radiation exposure.
Next: LINACS
2/2
We labeled the vials and placed them alongside OSL area #dosimeters that read gamma and #neutron radiation onto mounting boards filled with permanent magnet samples.
These were mounted on the outside of CEBAF's recirculating arcs for radiation exposure.
Next: LINACS
2/2
#accelerator #physics🧵
Today, we installed some of our #magnet degradation samples!
These are optichromic rods. They're sensitive to gamma #radiation The white ones are low dose, black are high dose. The liquid inside changes color when they are exposed. We put two of each in each vial.
1/2
Today, we installed some of our #magnet degradation samples!
These are optichromic rods. They're sensitive to gamma #radiation The white ones are low dose, black are high dose. The liquid inside changes color when they are exposed. We put two of each in each vial.
1/2
January 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
#accelerator #physics🧵
Today, we installed some of our #magnet degradation samples!
These are optichromic rods. They're sensitive to gamma #radiation The white ones are low dose, black are high dose. The liquid inside changes color when they are exposed. We put two of each in each vial.
1/2
Today, we installed some of our #magnet degradation samples!
These are optichromic rods. They're sensitive to gamma #radiation The white ones are low dose, black are high dose. The liquid inside changes color when they are exposed. We put two of each in each vial.
1/2
The #dosimetry for our #magnet degradation study came today!
The trunk is full of optichromic rods, and the back seat is full of OSM area dosimeters.
#accelerator #science #physics
The trunk is full of optichromic rods, and the back seat is full of OSM area dosimeters.
#accelerator #science #physics
January 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The #dosimetry for our #magnet degradation study came today!
The trunk is full of optichromic rods, and the back seat is full of OSM area dosimeters.
#accelerator #science #physics
The trunk is full of optichromic rods, and the back seat is full of OSM area dosimeters.
#accelerator #science #physics
This Hall Probe costs about $8k. The aluminum holder is about another $500.
The ceramic broke today.
Now I have to find a way to safely use it while awaiting a replacement.
The pain of doing #experimental #accelerator #physics
The ceramic broke today.
Now I have to find a way to safely use it while awaiting a replacement.
The pain of doing #experimental #accelerator #physics
December 5, 2024 at 2:38 AM
This Hall Probe costs about $8k. The aluminum holder is about another $500.
The ceramic broke today.
Now I have to find a way to safely use it while awaiting a replacement.
The pain of doing #experimental #accelerator #physics
The ceramic broke today.
Now I have to find a way to safely use it while awaiting a replacement.
The pain of doing #experimental #accelerator #physics
Each plate in this photo contains 4 sets of 4 permanent #magnets. Each will have 36 point measurements with a Teslameter, and 12 measurements with a Helmholtz Coil/Fluxmeter. 48 measurements/plate, lots of plates left to get baseline measurements.
#acceleratorphysics
#accelerator
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
#accelerator
#physics
#science
December 4, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Each plate in this photo contains 4 sets of 4 permanent #magnets. Each will have 36 point measurements with a Teslameter, and 12 measurements with a Helmholtz Coil/Fluxmeter. 48 measurements/plate, lots of plates left to get baseline measurements.
#acceleratorphysics
#accelerator
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
#accelerator
#physics
#science
Spent most of the day with a crew of new #accelerator operators, assembling and organizing our permanent #magnet pair assemblies. These will be measured, and then installed in the CEBAF enclosure to see if/how they degrade from #radiation exposure.
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Spent most of the day with a crew of new #accelerator operators, assembling and organizing our permanent #magnet pair assemblies. These will be measured, and then installed in the CEBAF enclosure to see if/how they degrade from #radiation exposure.
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
#physics
#science
#acceleratorphysics
So proud to announce that my PhD student, Alex Coxe, can now be addressed as Dr. Alex Coxe!
Many thanks to his Academic Advisor, Balša Terzić for setting this train in motion, and all the support along the way.
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
Many thanks to his Academic Advisor, Balša Terzić for setting this train in motion, and all the support along the way.
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
November 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
So proud to announce that my PhD student, Alex Coxe, can now be addressed as Dr. Alex Coxe!
Many thanks to his Academic Advisor, Balša Terzić for setting this train in motion, and all the support along the way.
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
Many thanks to his Academic Advisor, Balša Terzić for setting this train in motion, and all the support along the way.
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
Tomorrow, my PhD student, Alex Coxe, will be defending his PhD.
Wish him luck if you know him, and attend via Zoom if you wish!
15:00 EST
ODU.zoom.us/j/97019050037
Wish him luck if you know him, and attend via Zoom if you wish!
15:00 EST
ODU.zoom.us/j/97019050037
November 13, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Tomorrow, my PhD student, Alex Coxe, will be defending his PhD.
Wish him luck if you know him, and attend via Zoom if you wish!
15:00 EST
ODU.zoom.us/j/97019050037
Wish him luck if you know him, and attend via Zoom if you wish!
15:00 EST
ODU.zoom.us/j/97019050037
Tomorrow, I'll be giving the Physics Dept. Colloquium at Old Dominion University.
The talk will be for a general physics audience, and discuss the current CEBAF machine, the FFA@CEBAF Energy Upgrade, and our permanent magnet degradation studies!
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
The talk will be for a general physics audience, and discuss the current CEBAF machine, the FFA@CEBAF Energy Upgrade, and our permanent magnet degradation studies!
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
November 11, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Tomorrow, I'll be giving the Physics Dept. Colloquium at Old Dominion University.
The talk will be for a general physics audience, and discuss the current CEBAF machine, the FFA@CEBAF Energy Upgrade, and our permanent magnet degradation studies!
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics
The talk will be for a general physics audience, and discuss the current CEBAF machine, the FFA@CEBAF Energy Upgrade, and our permanent magnet degradation studies!
#Accelerator #Physics #Science #AcceleratorPhysics