Hi-Acts News & Events

Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf (HZDR) have achieved a new record in laser plasma acceleration. They have succeeded in accelerating protons to around half the speed of light and thus to energies of 150 megaelectronvolts (MeV) - almost double the previous value.

Using ultrasound to produce optical gratings from layers of air of different densities to control light - this has been achieved by the DESY Ultrafast Photonics research group together with TU Darmstadt and the ultrasound device manufacturer Inson GmbH. The project was supported by Hi-Acts and funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung with 750,000 €.

In the DRY-KIN research project, DESY and Canon Production Printing are exploring the fundamental drying processes of ink to enhance printing efficiency and precision. By combining cutting-edge X-ray analysis with real-world industrial testing, the project aims to develop innovative solutions for next-generation printing technologies. Supported by Hi-Acts, this collaboration bridges science and industry to drive sustainable advancements in the field.