Helmholtz Association

Insights in Research Field Structure of Matter

The Helmholtz Association aims to use ground-breaking research to tackle the great questions of our time. Here, we present projects currently being carried out by scientists at the Helmholtz Centres. The examples range from fundamental questions concerning the origin of matter to health research and the development of high performance functional materials.


Cosmic primeval soup in Geneva

Photo TPC ALICEThe Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has been in operation in Geneva since spring 2010.

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Golden ratio in the nanoworld

magnetic fieldWorking with British colleagues in 2010, Helmholtz researchers led by Professor Alan Tennant discovered hidden symmetry properties that correspond to the golden ratio when studying a magnetic crystal.

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X-ray magnifying glass for tuberculosis pathogen

Photo PETRA IIIToday, methods derived from physics are standard tools in biology and medicine. One important procedure that falls into this category involves the use of X-rays to irradiate protein crystals and decipher the crystals’ structure and functionality.

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Icecube at the South Pole

Photo IceCubeDeep beneath the US-run Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, an international team has installed highly sensitive light sensors in almost one cubic kilometre of ice.

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Three-dimensional flow images

3D X-ray CT multi-phase flowsIn many technical facilities used in the chemical and energy industries, mixtures of liquids and gases flow through pipes.

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Ion beams to combat cancer

Photo ion beam laboratoryThe GSI has played a leading role in the development of carbon ion therapies for tumours. A team led by Professor Gerhard Kraft discovered that charged carbon atoms can be controlled so precisely that they can penetrate tissue with little damage to the surrounding area and release their energy within the targeted tumour.

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09.01.2013

Contact

Dr. Ilja Bohnet

Research Field Structure of Matter

Helmholtz Association

Phone: +49 30 206329-68
ilja.bohnet (at) helmholtz.de


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