Physics of the Sun

In the village of Changi, about an hour's drive from Tashkent, the 'Physics and Sun' Solar complex stands on a hill about 1100 metres above sea level. It's a strange looking complex, but that's because this has been built as the world's largest solar oven, run by the NGO "Physics and Sun" and the Institute of Physics and Technology (FTI) of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.

Within this building covered by more than 10,000 small mirrors, the USSR once performed tests on topics like high energy and semiconductor physics, solid-state theory, refractory metals, solar energy conversion, and heat-resistant ceramics. Now, you can see it for yourself and learn more about its work, although access is only possible with a tour.

Now, spacecraft materials, military equipment, and productions of synthesised ceramics support the research within this institute. Its position allows for experimental study and multi-purpose sun observations. A heliostat field reflects luminous flux at a melting chamber, parametric laboratory, and technological tower, which calculate rays exceeding 3000 degrees Celsius.