EPICS India Collaboration Meeting 28-29 November 2024

  • Overview
  • Programme
  • Key Dates
  • Travel & Directions
  • Accomodations
  • Registration
  • Call For Abstract
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The Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) is a globally adopted open-source software framework, comprising tools, libraries, and applications developed through international collaboration. EPICS is crucial in creating distributed, soft real-time control systems for advanced scientific instruments, including particle accelerators, telescopes, experiment beamlines, and other large-scale scientific projects.

The EPICS India Collaboration Meeting marks the first pan-India gathering dedicated to EPICS and its related technologies. This event provides an exceptional platform for developers and users across the country to connect, share their work, and discuss future directions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into projects underway at various laboratories, deepening their understanding of the EPICS ecosystem.

This meeting also serves as a forum to foster scientific exchange in the area of EPICS within India, advance the research and development of software control systems, and facilitate networking and mentorship opportunities for scientific endeavors in the country.

Whether you're an experienced professional or a newcomer, the EPICS India Collaboration Meeting offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of EPICS and its impact on scientific control systems.

The EPICS India Collaboration Meeting is an in-person event which will be held at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, on 28th & 29th of November, 2024.

Collaboration in Action | Capturing key moments from the conference.

Day One - 28th November, 2024

09:30 – 10:00 REGISTRATIONS
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome & Opening Remarks Smarajit Karmakar (Dean, TIFRH)
10:15 – 10:30 Meeting Brief Sandeep Malu (TIFRH)
10:30 – 11:00 EPICS Control Systems at the Central Laser Facility Christopher Gregory (CLF) pdf-icon
11:00 – 11:20 TEA BREAK
11:20 – 11:50 EPICS @IPR Projects Vishnu B. Patel (IPR) pdf-icon
11:50 – 12:20 LEHIPA: A Control System Perspective Arindham Basu (BARC) pdf-icon
12:20 – 12:30 EPICS - Kafka Forwarder Anuj Mittal (TIFRH) pdf-icon
12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH
13:30 – 14:00 Enhancing Control System GUI Experience Priya Sharma (TIFRH) pdf-icon
14:00 – 14:10 EPICS for LIGO-India Control and Data System Prototyping Hitesh Kumar Gulati (IPR) pdf-icon
14:10 – 14:20 Introduction to Vulcan 20-20 Laser Rebecca Harding (CLF) pdf-icon
14:20 – 14:30 Simulating Reality: Unlocking Device Behavior Through Virtual Models Sathvika G (TIFRH) pdf-icon
14:30 – 14:40 EPICS based LINAC Beam Transportation & Diagnostic System Catarina Rozario (TIFRM) pdf-icon
14:40 – 14:50 Machine Protection System for High Powered Lasers Sourabh Halli (TIFRH) pdf-icon
14:50 – 15:00 Addressing Scalability Challenges of 2-D Detectors Sandeep Malu (TIFRH) pdf-icon
15:00 – 15:15 TEA BREAK
15:15 – 16:00 Round Table 1 - EPICS challenges at your facility
16:00 – 17:30 Poster Session

Day Two - 29th November, 2024

10:00 – 10:30 Automation Strategies for EPICS IOCs Deployment Sandeep Malu (TIFRH) pdf-icon
10:30 – 11:00 Centralized Logging & Monitoring System for EPICS IOCs Saisrikiran M & Sathvika G (TIFRH) pdf-icon
11:00 – 11:20 TEA BREAK
11:20 – 11:45 A Scalable Export Solution for Facility Data Pranali Patil (TIFRH) pdf-icon
11:45 – 12:10 ML based Automation and Gen AI based Meta-automation Rajesh Kovuri (Phoebus AI) pdf-icon
12:10 – 12:20 EPICS based Control Scheme for IUAC Delhi Light Source Ashish Sharma (IUAC) pdf-icon
12:20 – 12:30 Electronics and Instrumentation for the research lab Rajaneesh Donthi (TIFRH) pdf-icon
12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH
13:30 – 13:40 EPICS-based Beam Diagnostics System in LEHIPA Deepak N Mathad (BARC) pdf-icon
13:40 – 13:50 Design and development for Soft X-ray Tomography diagnostics system. Samridhi Garg (IPR) pdf-icon
13:50 – 14:00 Integration of EPICS with COTS Controller Hitesh Dhola (IPR) pdf-icon
14:00 – 14:10 TRISHUL – PW Laser @TIFR Prashant Singh (TIFRH) pdf-icon
14:10 – 14:20 Interactive UI design Anwardeen M (TIFRH) pdf-icon
14:20 – 15:00 Round Table 2 - Navigating Technological Advances: IT, Cybersecurity, Automation, and AI
15:00 – 15:20 TEA BREAK
15:20 – 15:50 Round Table 3 - Meeting Feedback & Future Scope
15:50 – 16:00 Closing Remarks
Key Dates

The TIFR Hyderabad campus is situated on

36/P, Gopanpally Village,
Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500046.

Public transportation options to the Institute are limited, so it is recommended to use online cab services for convenient travel. The map overleaf shows the location of TIFR Hyderabad 

 

Accommodation will be provided at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, located near the Institute. Rooms are limited and will be allotted on first come first serve basis chargeable INR 1500 per person, per day. Participants are required to pay the accommodation fees by 1st November, 2024 to the bank account listed below and send the details to mail epics2024@tifrh.res.in.

Bank Account Details: 

Beneficiary Name: TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 

Bank Account No: 50200016678642 

Bank & Branch name: HDFC Bank & Manikonda 

IFSC Code: HDFC0003611  

You can also book your accommodation in the near-by hotels  

  1. The Crown Plaza Hotel  
  2. Fabhotel Broholic Suites 
  3. Art Boutique  

There are many other hotels near TIFR, Hyderabad.

There is no registration fee, but prior registration is required to attend before 22nd November. 

The organizing committee is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the upcoming EPICS India collaboration meeting. We invite all developers and users to submit their abstract and presentations pertaining to EPICS. The following categories are particularly encouraged:

  • Status Reports – Present updates on ongoing projects, workgroup initiatives, and significant developments within your facility.
  • EPICS Core Topics – Present on EPICS core features or its support modules. For example, PV Access, Automation, SNL, Records, etc. 
  • Hardware and Driver/Device Support – Explore support for new hardware platforms such as timing systems, FPGA platforms, µTCA, and pizza box systems. Updates on existing hardware support are also welcome.
  • Operational Tools, Client Tools, User Interfaces – Showcase advancements in operator interfaces, network client tools, and user interface design aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
  • Experiment Control, Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, AI/ML – Examine tools and methodologies for automating experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results, including innovative applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Security – Share strategies for ensuring network security, managing remote access to control systems, and implementing effective authentication and authorization protocols.
  • System Management – Discuss best practices for the construction, deployment, and maintenance of EPICS environments, including aspects of computing infrastructure, software deployment, and release management.
  • Other Topics – Submissions on additional relevant topics that do not fit into the aforementioned categories are also welcomed.

30-Minute Standard Talk: Call for Submissions

We invite participants to deliver 30-minute standard talks at the EPICS India Collaboration Meeting. These presentations are designed to provide a detailed overview of a specific topic, project, or innovation related to the EPICS ecosystem.

Key Details:

  • Duration: 25 minutes for the presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
  • Content: Dive deep into your topic, offering insights, challenges, and lessons learned. Cover technical aspects, new developments, or case studies related to EPICS.
  • Each submission should include the title of the presentation, a concise summary of the work (maximum 200 words), and the category that best aligns with the topic.

This format allows for a more thorough exploration of your subject while engaging the audience with a quick Q&A. Submit your talk proposal by 11th November, 2024  and share your expertise with the EPICS community!

    

10-Minute Lightning Talk: Call for Submissions

We invite participants to present 10-minute lightning talks at the EPICS India Collaboration Meeting. Lightning talks are brief, fast-paced presentations designed to share insights, ideas, or innovations in a concise and engaging format.

Key Details:

  • Duration: 10 minutes per talk
  • Content: Present a focused topic, such as a specific challenge, a new tool, or a unique EPICS application.
  • Format: Rapid, high-level overview with key takeaways—no deep dives.
  • Each submission should include the title of the presentation, a concise summary of the work (maximum 100 words), and the category that best aligns with the topic.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, ideas, or experiments in a short and impactful way. Submit your lightning talk proposal by 11th November, 2024 and take the stage to inspire and inform the EPICS community!

  

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
36/P, Gopanpally Village,
Serilingampally Mandal,
Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500046 

epics2024@tifrh.res.in 

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