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China activates record-breaking particle accelerator for nuclear physics research

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China has activated a new, powerful particle accelerator called the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong province. This facility, developed over 16 years, is designed to produce the world's most intense beams of charged atoms, surpassing previous records held by a German accelerator. HIAF aims to aid scientists in exploring fundamental questions in nuclear physics, creating novel atomic nuclei, and advancing research in areas such as cancer treatment and spacecraft materials. AI

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China activates record-breaking particle accelerator for nuclear physics research

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ling Xin ·

    China fires up powerful particle accelerator to unlock secrets of atoms

    China has brought online a record-breaking particle accelerator that can produce the world’s most intense beams of charged atoms. It gives scientists a new tool to create previously unknown atomic nuclei and advance research on cancer treatment and spacecraft materials. Scientifi…

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