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.

Livia Ludhova in the Presidential Palace in Bratislava next to a portrait of the Slovak politician and writer Ľudovít Štúr.a im Präsidentenpalast in Bratislava neben einem Porträt des ehemaligen slowakischen Politikers und Schriftstellers Ľudovít
The physicist and geologist Livia Ludhova, professor of experimental neutrino physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and head of the joint neutrino group at GSI as well as head of the DFG-funded project FAIR-Research NRW, was recently honored with the Slovakian Order Ľudovít Štúr, 2nd Class, Civil Department. This prestigious award was presented by the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, in Bratislava.



Award ceremony for the FAIR-GSI PhD Award 2024
Dr. Tom Reichert, an outstanding young scientist in the field of nuclear and heavy ion physics, has been awarded the FAIR-GSI PhD Award. The award recognizes his extraordinary scientific achievements and his significant contribution to research into the phase structure of quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Sponsored by Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, the annual award is endowed with 1000 euros. It was presented by Professor Thomas Nilsson, Scientific Managing Director of GSI and FAIR, and Daniel…



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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