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GSI at a Glance
The goal of the scientific research conducted at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research is to understand the structure
and behavior of the world that surrounds us. In addition to
broadening our understanding of the world, this knowledge
also serves as a basis for technological progress in all areas of
our lives.
GSI operates a large, in many aspects worldwide unique accelerator
facility for heavy-ion beams. Researchers from around
the world use the facility for experiments that help point the
way to new and fascinating discoveries in basic research. In
addition, the scientists use their findings to continually develop
new and impressive applications.
The research program at GSI covers a broad range of activities
extending from nuclear and atomic physics to plasma and
materials research to biophysics and cancer therapy. Probably
the best-known results are the discovery of six new chemical
elements and the development of a new type of tumor therapy
using ion beams.
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| Ions are "charged” atoms, they are formed from neutral atoms
by adding electrons to or stripping electrons from the electron
shell. Due to their charge, ions can be accelerated and steered
by means of electric and magnetic fields. |
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Facts and Figures
| Foundation |
1969 |
| Associates |
Federal Republic of Germany (90%), State of Hessen (10%) |
| Member |
Helmholtz Association |
| Task |
Construction and operation of accelerator facilities and research of heavy accelerated ions. |
| Budget |
108 Mio Euro in the year 2010 |
| Staff |
1050 employees, including 300 scientists and engineers |
| Capital equipment |
Linear accelerator UNILAC
Heavy ion synchrotron SIS
Experiment storage ring ESR
Fragment separator FRS
High-energy/high-efficiency laser PHELIX
Several large systems of spectrometers and detectors
Medical irradiation unit for cancer therapy |
| Scientific Cooperation |
Users of the GSI facilities are predominantly
non-resident scientists, mainly from German Universities (totalling
over 1,400 scientists per year).
World-wide cooperation with approximately 400 institutes from over 50 countries. |
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