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.

Millions in funding for ultra-precise mass measurements of heavy, highly charged ions: Dr. Rima Schüssler heads a Young Investigator Group
Dr. Rima Schüssler at the setup: Preparing for high-precision mass measurements.
Since this year, Dr. Rima Schüssler has been leading a new Helmholtz Investigator Group (HIG) at the Helmholtz Institute Jena (HI Jena), an institute of the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung located on the campus of Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. The team will perform high-precisison mass measurements on heavy, highly charged ions (HCIs) with the goal of testing quantum electrodynamics (QED)—and thus the Standard Model of particle physics—in strong fields with unprecedented…
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Nuclear physicist Professor Zsolt Podolyák receives 2026 Ernest Rutherford Medal and Prize
Professor Zsolt Podolyák
This news is based on a release by the Institute of Physics (IoP) Professor Zsolt Podolyák of the University of Surrey has been awarded the prestigious Ernest Rutherford Medal and the accompanying 2026 Ernest Rutherford Prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP). The award honours his outstanding work in nuclear structure physics as well as his leadership role in international experimental collaborations. Professor Podolyák has close ties to GSI/FAIR and is spokesperson for the NUSTAR…
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FAIR – the future accelerator facility

The new international accelerator facility FAIR, one of the largest research projects worldwide, is under construction 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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