Dr David Newton (†2015)
Suddenly and unexpectedly Dr David Newton passed away last week-end. He has been involved in the oPAC project since its start in 2011 and was specialized in charged particle beam dynamics, accelerator optimization and radiation sources.
Dr Newton was primary supervisor of oPAC Fellow Ms Emilia Cruz, has contributed to the network’s workshops and schools, and helped turn oPAC into a European "success story". He has shared his passion for accelerators with several generations of students at the Cockcroft Institute, within oPAC, and around the world.
Dr Newton was a key member of the oPAC family: He was an excellent scientist, a passionate lecturer, and an outstanding mentor. He was also a wonderful friend.
Words cannot describe the void that he is leaving. My thoughts are with his partner Jo and his family in these difficult times.
Prof. Carsten P. Welsch, oPAC Coordinator