Particle Accelerator Fragment (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

Own a Piece of Particle Physics History

This is an authentic section of the cooling coils (shown in yellow) from the beam-steering magnets of the Aladdin electron storage ring — a synchrotron particle accelerator that operated at the University of Wisconsin's Synchrotron Radiation Center from the 1980s until 2014.

For nearly three decades, Aladdin propelled electrons to near-light speeds, bending their paths with powerful electromagnets to generate synchrotron radiation — a broad-spectrum electromagnetic output spanning infrared to X-rays. That radiation powered groundbreaking research into materials science, biological structures, and chemical processes.

What You're Getting

• Authentic cooling coil fragment from Aladdin's beam-steering magnet assembly
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Display case included
• Individually numbered — Matter Item #343
• Artifact year: 1979

Why It Matters

Synchrotrons like Aladdin were instrumental in advancing our understanding of the fundamental properties of matter. This fragment is a tangible connection to the machines that made that science possible — a rare artifact for collectors, educators, and physics enthusiasts alike.