GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung operates a unique accelerator for heavy ions. Researchers from around the world use this facility for experiments that help them make fascinating discoveries in basic research. In addition, they continually develop new and impressive applications.

Visit of the frigate Hessen at GSI/FAIR
As part of a summer tour of the state of Hesse, organized by the Hessian State Chancellery, the crew of the frigate Hessen visited the FAIR and GSI campus. The group was welcomed by Jörg Blaurock, Technical Managing Director of FAIR and GSI. The participants then attended an introductory lecture providing an overview of the accelerator facilities and experiments, the research results achieved to date, and the construction of the international research center FAIR.



SCIENCE POP-UP in the Darmstadt city center.
Many visitors took the opportunity during this year’s Heinerfest to explore the den SCIENCE POP-UP by GSI and FAIR in Darmstadt’s city center. Especially on Saturday, July 5, the interactive exhibition was bustling with activity.



FAIR – the future accelerator facility

In the next few years the new international accelerator facility FAIR, one of the largest research projects worldwide, will be erected at GSI. At FAIR an unprecedented variety of experiments will be possible. Thereby physicists from all around the world will be able to gain new insights into the structure of matter and the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present.
Learn more about FAIR: GSI about FAIR or FAIR web page

Cancer Treatment with Ion Beams

GSI is the birthplace of a new form of cancer treatment. This development was the result of many years of research in conjunction with GSI’s large ion-beam accelerator system. The advantage of this new treatment modality is that the ion beam selectively damages tumor tissues while sparing the surrounding healthy tissues. More...

The Creation of New Elements

Chemical elements are produced in stars and stellar explosions. Elements are the building blocks of all materials that surround us – including every atom of our bodies. The universe is also home to a large number of atoms that do not occur on earth. One of the key tasks of the researchers at GSI is to attempt to create previously unknown elements. More...