1594013 : Access to Maxwell

Created: 2026-04-20T12:27:01Z - current status: new

Here is the anonymized and summarized version of the request:

Summary of Request

A new member of the Plasma Acceleration and Laser Group (MPL) at DESY has requested access to the Maxwell cluster. The user will work on simulation-based research under the supervision of [GROUP_LEADER_1] and [GROUP_LEADER_2] and requires cluster access for computational tasks.

Anonymized Details

  • User: [USER_FULL_NAME] ([PRONOUNS])
  • Group: [GROUP_NAME] (Plasma Acceleration and Laser Group)
  • Supervisors: [GROUP_LEADER_1], [GROUP_LEADER_2]
  • Purpose: Simulation-based research requiring HPC resources
  • Affiliation: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, [BUILDING], [OFFICE]

Suggested Next Steps

  1. Verify Eligibility:
  2. Confirm that the user is officially affiliated with DESY and the MPL group.

  3. Ensure the research aligns with the Maxwell cluster’s usage policies (e.g., scientific computing, simulations).

  4. Access Request Procedure:

  5. The user should follow the official Maxwell cluster access request process, typically involving:

    • Submission of a formal request via the DESY IT service portal or designated contact.
    • Approval from the group leader or designated supervisor.
    • Completion of any required HPC training (if applicable).

  6. Account Setup:

  7. Once approved, DESY IT will create a Maxwell cluster account with appropriate resource allocations.

  8. The user should receive credentials and onboarding instructions.

  9. Acknowledgment Requirement (if applicable):

  10. If research results are published, the user should acknowledge Maxwell as described in the publications guidelines: > "This research was supported in part through the Maxwell computational resources operated at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Hamburg, Germany."

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