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.

ELMA project funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) – Jointly proposed by University of Trieste and GSI/FAIR
Illustration of the 2 x 2 pixel ALPIDE chip currently installed and operational in the ALICE detector.
The ELMA research project, jointly presented by the University of Trieste and GSI/FAIR in Darmstadt, has been awarded €150,000 to conduct a study of the energy response of monolithic silicon pixel sensors (MAPS), thanks to funding provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) within the Cultural Cooperation framework between Italy and Germany. The framework aims at facilitating the access of Italian scientists to world-class large research…
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District administrator of Darmstadt-Wixhausen, Deniz Würsch, visits GSI/FAIR
Group photo
Deniz Würsch, the new district administrator of Darmstadt’s district of Wixhausen, used a visit to GSI/FAIR to inform herself about the ongoing scientific research and the progress of the FAIR accelerator and to discuss the possibilities of cooperation between district administration and GSI/FAIR regarding relevant topics with the management. Deniz Würsch was welcomed by the management of GSI and FAIR: Research Director Dr. Yvonne Leifels, Jörg Blaurock, Technical Managing Director, and Dr.…
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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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