GSI/FAIR at the trade fair in Arheilgen
16.09.2024 |
This past weekend, GSI and FAIR presented themselves at the trade fair in Darmstadt's Arheilgen district. At an exhibition booth in the hall of “Goldner Löwe”, guests of all ages were provided with extensive information about the accelerator facilities and two hands-on experiments. Employees were ready to answer questions about research and the FAIR construction project.
Although access is via the Wixhausen district, the GSI/FAIR campus is located in the Arheilgen district. GSI/FAIR therefore feel closely connected to both districts and are involved in local life. Accordingly, the 18 square meter stand at the trade show offered plenty of opportunity for exchange and participation.
Visitors were able to participate in an accelerator game to see how particles are accelerated in a linear accelerator such as the UNILAC at GSI/FAIR. A fusion pinball machine invited guests to playfully experience the production of a new element from two smaller ones. Six new chemical elements were successfully produced at the GSI/FAIR facility in a similar way, including Darmstadtium (element 110), which is named after the city of Darmstadt.
The trade show is organized by the Gewerbeverein Arheilgen e.V. around the Goldner Löwe restaurant in the center of Arheilgen. With this event, the association wants to offer the opportunity to make contacts and strengthen the Arheilgen community. (CP)
