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U-70, Research synchrotron in Protvino, Russia

The U-70 synchrotron accelerates protons to energies reaching 76 GeV through a circular path spanning 1483 meters at the Institute for High Energy Physics.

The facility started operations in 1967 as the Soviet Union's primary particle accelerator, marking a significant advancement in nuclear physics research worldwide.

Scientists from various Russian institutions collaborate at U-70 to conduct experiments in particle physics and contribute to international research publications.

The synchrotron complex operates on nine-second acceleration cycles, with protons first reaching 30 MeV in the URAL-30 linear accelerator before entering the main ring.

In 1978, researcher Anatoli Bugorski survived direct exposure to the proton beam when it passed through his head during equipment maintenance.

Location: Moscow Oblast

Inception: 1967

Part of: Institute for High Energy Physics

Website: http://oku.ihep.su

GPS coordinates: 54.87200,37.18900

Latest update: June 17, 2025 08:11

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