Caglar Saral
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About
Caglar Saral is a leading figure in radiation effects testing and accelerator-based irradiation infrastructure, with his work centered on the design, construction, and characterization of the METU Defocusing Beamline (METU-DBL). His primary research areas include high-energy proton irradiation, space radiation testing, and nuclear material research. Saral’s major contribution is the development of a 15–30 MeV proton irradiation facility at the TAEA SANAEM Proton Accelerator Facility, which provides a controlled, defocused beam for testing electronic components destined for harsh radiation environments, such as those encountered in the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade and satellite missions. His most cited work, “METU-Defocusing Beamline: A 15-30 MeV Proton Irradiation Facility and Beam Measurement System” (2020, 8 citations), details the beamline’s metrology and performance, while a subsequent paper (2019, 3 citations) describes its installation for space radiation tests. Though citation counts are modest, the impact of Saral’s work is substantial: the METU-DBL is a critical national resource for Turkey’s space and nuclear sectors, enabling pre-qualification of electronics for high-radiation applications. His achievements underscore a practical, engineering-driven approach to advancing radiation hardness assurance.
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