Based on the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou (HIRFL), AP center is committed to experimental research of atomic physics under extreme conditions, and development of state-of-the-art experimental technologies. Research topics include:  

1. Few-body quantum problems in ultrafast collisions between ion /electron /XUV photon and atom/molecule/cluster 

2. Test of QED in strong Coulomb field through precision spectroscopy of highly charged ions at storage ring 

3. Generation and diagnostics of high-energy density matter driven by heavy ion beam 

4. Collinear laser spectroscopy and high-precision storage ring laser spectroscopy of radioactive ions 

5. Benchmark atomic data in astrophysics 

In collaboration with worldwide well-known research institutions, AP center is becoming one of the leading international research organizations, promoting science and technology of atomic physics on High Intensity heavy ion Accelerator Facility(HIAF) and relevant large-scale facilities.