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eLog Analysis for Accelerators: Status and Future Outlook

Thorsten Hellert, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States), LBNL, ALS, Antonin Sulc, T. Britton, Adam Carpenter, David Lawrence, D. Lersch et al.

2025

Abstract

This work demonstrates electronic logbook (eLog) systems leveraging modern AI-driven information retrieval capabilities at the accelerator facilities of Fermilab, Jefferson Lab, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. We evaluate contemporary tools and methodologies for information retrieval with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAGs), focusing on operational insights and integration with existing accelerator control systems. The study addresses challenges and proposes solutions for state-of-the-art eLog analysis through practical implementations, demonstrating applications and limitations. We present a framework for enhancing accelerator facility operations through improved information accessibility and knowledge management, which could potentially lead to more efficient operations.

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