Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho paid a visit to the Heavy Ion Accelerator Research Institute at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Yuseong District, western Daejeon on Monday. During his visit, Minister Lee Jong-ho inspected the trial operation of the heavy ion accelerator and gathered opinions on its construction, operation, and utilization from experts at the institute.
The heavy ion accelerator at the IBS is capable of accelerating both hydrogen ions (protons) and heavier ions to nearly the speed of light for collision with target materials. This technology is important for various scientific research projects and experiments.
Performance checks for the heavy ion accelerator are currently ongoing through trial operations that are scheduled to last from the end of June to August. These tests will help ensure that the accelerator is functioning properly and will provide valuable information for its future construction, operation, and utilization.
Overall, Minister Lee Jong-ho’s visit to the Heavy Ion Accelerator Research Institute at the IBS in Yuseong District was aimed at gaining insights into the facility’s capabilities and potential for scientific advancement.