The Ruhr Astroparticle and Plasma Physics Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a visually stunning new planetarium show. From 12....
Journey of discovery through the exotic universe: new show at the Bochum Planetarium
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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.
Traces of light in the eternal ice: IceCube searches for the origin of cosmic radiation
22.08.25 | Research, Instagram, International
Scientists are using the "IceCube" neutrino detector to get to the bottom of the origin of cosmic radiation. Astrophysicist Prof. Anna...
From the lecture hall to the World University Games: an interview with physics student and rower Tom Tewes
July 24, 2025 | Department, Instagram, International, RUB
Tom Tewes is studying physics in the Department Physics and Astronomy and will compete in the coxed pair and coxed eight rowing events at the World University Games. Q:...
Deep insights into space with the world's largest digital camera
24.06.25 | Research, Instagram
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile went into operation in June 2025. The first images from the powerful telescope have now been...
Inside RUB - Information day for prospective students on June 26
23.06.25 | Instagram, students, event
On June 26, 2025, all prospective students are cordially invited to Ruhr-Universität Bochum. This is a great opportunity to get to know our...
First images of the Vera Rubin Observatory live at the Bochum Planetarium
20.06.25 | Instagram, Transfer, Event
On Monday, June 23, 2025, the first images of the new Rubin Observatory will be presented. From 16:30, interested parties can visit the planetarium...
Humboldt Research Award brings guest researcher Hai-Hu Wen to RUB
23.05.25 | Research, Instagram, International
The Department Physics and Astronomy is hosting an international visitor: Prof. Dr. Hai-Hu Wen from Nanjing University in China will be here from May through July...
Secure quantum communication with crystals
07.05.25 | Research, Instagram
The future of quantum communication is bright: Dr. Arne Ludwig and his team generate individual light particles in a high-purity crystal to...
New Emmy Noether Group goes on the hunt for exotic particles
08.04.25 | Research, Instagram
Junior Professor Farah Afzal and her team are investigating the fundamental building blocks of matter: Their search for exotic particles begins at Jefferson...
"Hjärtliga gratulationer" to the affiliated professorship at the Technical University of Gothenburg, Julia Tjus!
March 5, 2025 | Department, Research, Instagram
Prof. Julia Tjus' long-standing connection to Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg has been honored by the Swedish university with a special...
PLANETAMOS - the physics show musical on March 29 & 30
The unique physics show musical "PLANETAMOS" from the University of Bonn is coming to the Ruhr region for the first time in March! In a brilliant show with...