World’s most powerful gamma-ray detector set to unlock nuclear secrets
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GRETA, the new Gamma-Ray Energy Tracking Array, revolutionizes nuclear physics research with unparalleled precision in studying atomic nuclei. Using high-purity germanium crystals, it tracks gamma rays with exceptional resolution, offering 10-100 times greater sensitivity than previous instruments. At Michigan State University's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, GRETA will explore heavy element creation in stars, test nuclear stability limits, and examine new isotopes. The completed sphere, with 30 detector modules and advanced electronics, processes over 500,000 gamma-ray interactions per second, helping researchers unlock fundamental questions about matter and universal forces.
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