Cutting-edge science images from Oak Ridge National Laboratory

by Selena Frye  |  June 25, 2010, 2:25pm PDT  |  Image 9 of 24

Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility

For decades, the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility tower at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has served as a landmark. Holifield produces high-quality beams of short-lived radioactive nuclei for studies of exotic nuclei and astrophysics research.

Courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Related Geekend post: A gallery tour of the latest science at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility - Image 9 of 24

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Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer and IT Security blogs.
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