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.

Pathbreaking decisions by the FAIR shareholders
FAIR Council at Bose Institute in Kolkata.
In an extremely constructive and productive FAIR Council meeting, the shareholders of FAIR made key decisions for the further realisation and future commissioning of the FAIR facility. The meeting was held for the first time at FAIR's Indian shareholder, the Bose Institute in Kolkata on December 3 and 4, 2024. India is the third largest shareholder of FAIR GmbH and an extremely important technology and science partner. At the FAIR Council Meeting, Professor Thomas Nilsson was also warmly…
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Impressions 2024
Review of the year 2024: An eventful year lies behind us. This selection of the many outstanding events of 2024 at GSI/FAIR gives just a small insight into the diversity. From excellent research results and significant progress on the FAIR construction site to events for everybody, we look back on a successful and exciting year.
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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...


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