Report on Opera-3D hands-on session in the 7th International School on Beam Dynamics and Accelerator Technology (ISBA24)

The 7th International School on Beam Dynamics and Accelerator Technology (ISBA24) held in Chiangmai University during November 1-9, 2024, encompasses seven days opportunities where the foundation of accelerator physics is applied during hands-on sessions with simulation software including ASTRA, ELEGANT, Opera-3D and CST Studio Suite. Opera-3D, a finite element-based Maxwell’s equations solver, is known for its powerful low frequency simulation capabilities and is appropriate for magnet design. Instructed by two lecturers from Synchrotron Light Research Institute, 15 students from China, Japan, India and Thailand were trained on the Opera-3D software fundamentals in the application of magnet design for particle accelerator. The students showcase their knowledge in the group assignments including the design of H-shape dipole, C-shape dipole and combined horizontal and vertical corrector with success. Thanks to the generous support of the ISBA24 sponsors and Sigma Solutions Co., Ltd., who provided the software licenses during the school. This article reports on the completion of the ISBA24 Opera-3D hands-on session provided to graduate students and young researchers from the Asian region.