Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA)

The Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) is a cutting-edge research facility designed to produce and study rare, unstable atomic nuclei called isotopes. These isotopes are important for understanding nuclear physics, astrophysics, and developing new materials and medical treatments. RIA accelerates ions to high energies and then gently bombards target materials to generate these exotic isotopes, which are then analyzed to reveal their properties. This insight helps scientists explore the fundamental forces in nature, improve cancer treatments, and answer key questions about how elements are formed in the universe.