ISOLDE

ISOLDE, or the Isotope Separator On-Line DEvice, is a facility at CERN that specializes in producing and studying rare isotopes of various elements. By using accelerated protons to bombard a target material, ISOLDE generates isotopes, which are then separated and analyzed. These isotopes have applications in nuclear physics, medicine, and fundamental research, including investigations into the properties of atomic nuclei and their behavior. ISOLDE plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the universe and has contributed to significant discoveries in both science and technology.