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New ERC Synergy Project: Pushing the boundaries of photonic quantum hardware

An international team of researchers is pursuing a new approach to photonic quantum hardware as part of the "PHOQUS" Synergy Grant. The...
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From Bochum to Greifswald, from nuclear fission to nuclear fusion: excursion for plasma physics students

In July 2025, the "Introduction to Plasma Physics" course took a trip to Greifswald. 17 students, accompanied by four student assistants,...
A research laboratory at night under a starry sky. The Aurora Borealis can also be seen.

Journey of discovery through the exotic universe: new show at the Bochum Planetarium

The Ruhr Astroparticle and Plasma Physics Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a visually stunning new planetarium show. From 12....

Events

Physics Colloquium on November 24 - Quantum Fluid Flows: The Strange Things We See in Superfluid Helium

On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., our next Physics Colloquium will take place. Prof. Dr. Daniel P. Lathrop is...

Saturday Morning Physics on November 29: From quantum mechanics to the refrigerator of the future - insights into theoretical materials science

On November 29, 2025, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites you to the next edition of Saturday Morning Physics this winter semester....

Physics colloquium on November 17: The Magnetic History of the Universe

On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., our next physics colloquium will take place. Prof. Dr. Jennifer Schober, Theoretical...

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From Matter to Materials - in research and teaching, our faculty offers a wide variety of topics and is one of the strongest physics faculties in Germany in terms of research. In the CHE ranking, we also rank among the best in Germany in terms of support at the beginning of studies.

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We are internationally networked and maintain cooperations with renowned research institutions and major international projects such as CERN, IceCube, LOFAR and Fair.

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We distinguish ourselves through a broad spectrum of research. From astronomy to plasma physics, our students have the opportunity to get to know many disciplines and to deepen their knowledge.

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