Because of the present Coronavirus situation, preparations for the startup of the proton accelerator HIPA are suspended since March 16. At that point in time, there were still about 8 weeks to finalize the shutdown work. We cannot make any predictions when a return to a normal operating mode at PSI will be possible.
Therefore, we need to put on hold the entire experimental program, scheduled from May onwards.
For now, we cannot make definite statements about the start of the users program, and how the experimental program will be changed. We will provide updated information whenever possible, at the earliest end of April.
We regret this decision, but there is no other way under the present circumstances and we hope for your understanding.