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.

“Young Physicists@Darmstadt”: GSI/FAIR and the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt launch new project to support young talent
The Fascination of Physics.
Experience science up close: GSI/FAIR and the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt have launched a new collaborative project titled “Young Physicists@Darmstadt” to specifically support young talent. Shortly before the autumn holidays, physics-enthusiastic students in grades 9 through 11 from the region had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day research work of physicists.
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Chemical bond of a superheavy element compound probed at GSI/FAIR
Experimental setup behind the TASCA separator: the first detector array, mounted behind the reaction chamber at TASCA, surrounded by two germanium detectors.
An international collaboration led by a research group from GSI/FAIR in Darmstadt, Germany, has achieved the first measurement of the chemical stability of a superheavy element compound. The focus was on the hexacarbonyl complex Sg(CO)₆ of seaborgium (Sg, element 106). The result: The bond between the seaborgium atom and a carbonyl ligand is weaker than expected based on its position in the periodic table. Relativistic effects are the cause. The results are published in the journal Nature.
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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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