The Wien filter (IMAGE) Nuclear Science and Techniques Caption A Wien filter with a maximum voltage of ±60 kV and a maximum magnetic field of 0.3 T was added after the switching magnet to lower the detection background for the low abundance nuclides. Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) have significantly enhanced the method of detecting iron-60 (60Fe), a rare isotope found in lunar samples, using the HI-13 tandem accelerator. This achievement paves the way of detecting 60Fe in lunar samples for a deeper understanding of cosmic events like supernovae that occurred millions of years ago. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41365-024-01453-x Credit Credit: China Institute of Atomic Energy Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.