Commissioning of the Apparatus for Surface Physics and Interfaces at CERN's Ion Implantation Chamber (ASCII)

This report outlines my contributions to the commissioning of the Apparatus for Surface Physics and Interfaces at CERN's Ion Implantation Chamber (ASCII), part of the ISOLDE facility. My work is focused on the design and construction of a Faraday cage to ensure high-voltage safety, performing mechanical modifications to improve the vacuum system, and assisting in the commissioning of the high-voltage systems. Additionally, I ran SIMION and SRIM simulations to model ion beam behaviour and implantation depth. These contributions are essential steps toward the safe and efficient operation of the ASCII chamber, enabling future research at CERN.