(a) ProgramAs part of the activities authorized under section 7139 of this title, the Director shall carry out a research program—
(1)
to advance accelerator science and technology relevant to the Department, other Federal agencies, and United States industry;
(b) Accelerator researchIn carrying out the program authorized under subsection (a), the Director shall support—
(c) Accelerator development
In carrying out the program authorized under subsection (a), the Director shall support partnerships to foster the development, demonstration, and commercial application of accelerator technologies, including advanced superconducting wire and cable, superconducting RF cavities, and high efficiency radiofrequency power sources for accelerators.
(d) Research collaborationsIn developing accelerator technologies under the program authorized under subsection (a), the Director shall—
(e) Authorization of appropriationsOut of funds authorized to be appropriated for the Office of Science in a fiscal year, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities described in this section—
(Pub. L. 115–246, title III, § 310, as added Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title I, § 10109, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1451.)