Die schwedische Wissenschaftsakademie hat sie als internationales Mitglied für die Physik berufen. In Zukunft gestaltet sie beispielsweise die...
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Aurora borealis over Germany: A rare natural phenomenon explained
Jan. 22, 2026 | Research, Instagram, Transfer
This week, the sky above Germany provided a rare light show: even in the Ruhr region, the northern lights were visible. Dominik Bomans...
Saturday Morning Physics on January 24: Computing with Quanta – Insights into the World of Quantum Computing
07.01.26 | Instagram, Saturday Morning Physics, Event
On January 24, 2026, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites you to the next edition of Saturday Morning Physics this winter semester. Prof....
Up close with the world's largest accelerator: Physics students visit CERN
Dec. 2, 2025 | Research, Instagram, Studies
In October 2025, 38 students traveled to Switzerland for their annual excursion to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). The trip was...
Third funding phase for Plasma Collaborative Research Center
21.11.25 | Research, Instagram
Researchers in the CRC 1316 "Transient atmospheric pressure plasmas - from plasma to liquids to solids" are developing flexible and scalable...
Saturday Morning Physics on November 29: From quantum mechanics to the refrigerator of the future - insights into theoretical materials science
17.11.25 | Instagram, Saturday Morning Physics, Event
On November 29, 2025, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites you to the next edition of Saturday Morning Physics this winter semester....
New ERC Synergy Project: Pushing the boundaries of photonic quantum hardware
06.11.25 | Research, Instagram
An international team of researchers is pursuing a new approach to photonic quantum hardware as part of the "PHOQUS" Synergy Grant. The...
Mental Health training on November 12
06.11.25 | Instagram, Internal events, Event
A Master's degree, doctorate or postdoc can pose a number of challenges: Tasks become more demanding and it is not easy to...
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,...
Saturday Morning Physics on October 25: "From Pi to SUPER: The path to modern quantum control"
14.10.25 | Instagram, Saturday Morning Physics, Event
On October 25, 2025, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites you to the first edition of Saturday Morning Physics in the winter semester 2025/26. Apl....
Journey of discovery through the exotic universe: new show at the Bochum Planetarium
08.10.25 | Research, Instagram, Transfer
The Ruhr Astroparticle and Plasma Physics Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a visually stunning new planetarium show. From 12....
Using a Plasmatornado to produce environmentally friendly hydrogen
07.10.25 | Research, Instagram
Plasmas can get several thousand degrees hot. Experimental physicists use this energy to accelerate the production of hydrogen and steel.

