DESY Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron or "German Electron Synchrotron" is a major European center for basic physics research. Its two main locations are 
Hamburg and 
Zeuthen[?]. Most of the research involves particle physics and synchrotron radiation. Financing comes mainly from the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
http://www.desy.de
 
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