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Scientific Research aims at the understanding of our world in its structure and its behavior. This knowledge serves as a basis for technical progress in all aspects of living and has led to many new developments.
The goal of the scientific research conducted at the Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung, GSI, 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.
Prof. Dr. Walter F. Henning,
Managing Director for Science and Technology
Dr. Alexander Kurz,
Managing Director for Finance and Personnel
Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung mbH, Darmstadt, Germany
Planckstr. 1
64291
Darmstadt
Germany
Phone +49 (0) 61 59/71-0
