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Reading the stars: Junior colloquium on February 25
Our second junior colloquium will take place on February 25 and will focus on the various "messengers" in the night sky and how they provide us with insights into the functioning of the universe around us...
Saturday Morning Physics on February 28: A brief look at the building blocks of our nature
What are the smallest building blocks that make up our world? Join us on a fascinating journey into the world of elementary particles and discover the fundamentals of nature—...
International master class on particle physics for students
Register now: On February 26, students in grade 10 and above can discover the world of quarks—with real data from the Large Hadron Collider beauty experiment at CERN.
Physics Colloquium on February 2: (Non-)invertible symmetry and spontaneous duality breaking
Our next physics colloquium will take place on February 2 at 12 noon. Prof. Dr. Jasper van Wezel is Professor of Condensed Matter Theory at the University of Amsterdam. The...
Julia Tjus' admission to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Swedish Academy of Sciences has appointed her as an international member for physics. In the future, she will be involved in awarding the Nobel Prize in Physics, for example.
Aurora borealis over Germany: A rare natural phenomenon explained
This week, the sky above Germany provided a rare light show: even in the Ruhr region, the northern lights were visible. Dominik Bomans is a professor of astronomy and explains in...
Chaos and order: Junior colloquium kicks off with interactive session
On January 28, 2026, our Department will launch Department new initiative designed to promote academic exchange among our students: The Junior Colloquium will present physics and...
Physics Colloquium on January 19: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025
Our next physics colloquium will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 12 noon sharp. Dr. Mikhail Fistoul will present the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: "The Nobel Prize in Physics...
Saturday Morning Physics on January 24: Computing with Quanta – Insights into the World of Quantum Computing
On January 24, 2026, the Department Physics and Astronomy invites you to the next installment of Saturday Morning Physics this winter semester. Prof. Dr. Michael Walter will provide fascinating insights into...
Physics Colloquium on January 12: Extreme QCD
Our next physics colloquium will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 12 noon sharp. Prof. Dr. Jan Pawlowski is a professor at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University...
Up close with the world's largest accelerator: Physics students visit CERN
In October 2025, 38 students traveled to Switzerland for the annual excursion to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). The trip was organized by the Department of Experimental Physics I...
Physics Colloquium on December 1: Unexpected Features of Solar Gamma-Ray and Neutrino Emission
On Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:00 c.t. our next physics colloquium will take place. Associate Professor Tim Linden is a lecturer at Stockholm University and is currently working...
Third funding phase for Plasma Collaborative Research Center
Researchers in the CRC 1316 "Transient Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas - from Plasma to Liquids to Solids" are developing flexible and scalable plasma-based methods for the conversion of renewable...
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 Professor of Physics and Geology at the University of...
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 Department Physics and Astronomy invites you to the next installment of Saturday Morning Physics this winter semester. Prof. Dr. Anna Grünebohm will provide fascinating insights...
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 Astrophysicist at the Argelander Institute for...
FINTA* General Assembly on November 11
The Department cordially Department you to the FINTA* General Assembly. FINTA stands for women, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender individuals. Anyone who identifies with this group is...
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 Bochum physicist Dr. Arne Ludwig is one of four...