Cosmic primeval soup in Geneva
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has been in operation in Geneva since spring 2010. Golden ratio in the nanoworld
Working 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. X-ray magnifying glass for tuberculosis pathogen
Today, 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. weiterlesen "X-ray magnifying glass for tuberculosis pathogen"
Icecube at the South Pole
Deep 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.Three-dimensional flow images
In many technical facilities used in the chemical and energy industries, mixtures of liquids and gases flow through pipes.Ion beams to combat cancer
The 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. 