Study and research at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bonn and consists of the Argelander Institute for Astronomy, the Helmholtz Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics, the Institute for Applied Physics and the Physikalisches Institut.
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Latest News
Physics department successful in funding program for innovative teaching projects
As part of the “vielfältig.nachhaltig.digital” initiative, the University of Bonn is promoting the creation of a new module on digital skills in teacher training programs.
Physics Musical to Premiere at the University of Bonn
The first performances of “Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?” (“Energies of the Future—Dreams of the Future?”), or “Phyusical” for short, are set for October 25 and 26 in the Wolfgang Paul lecture hall at the University of Bonn. The new physics musical combines drama, live music and live experiments to produce an energy-packed 75-minute-long show. The “Phyusical” is aimed at an interested audience 12 and over, with no particular prior knowledge required. Written by Dr. Jana Heysel, the musical is performed by members of the Physics Show, a dedicated group of physics students at the University of Bonn led by Professor Herbert Dreiner. It is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) as part of the Science Year 2025, whose theme is “energy for the future.”
Türen auf mit der Maus in der Quantenphysik
With curiosity and excitement, many children explored the world of quantum physics during “Türen auf mit der Maus” on the 3rd of October — from fiber coupling to laser cooling of atoms.
Poster session
The next poster session will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the foyer of the Wolfgang Paul Lecture Hall.
Particle Physics Seminar: Silicon Detector R&D for the CSES mi...
ROT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Silicon Detector R&D for the CSES missions and beyond" - Für weitere Angaben folgen Sie dem Link in der Kategorie "Weitere Informationen". For further ...
Particle Physics Seminar: Reconstruction and spectroscopy of h...
Nussallee 12, 53115 Bonn
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Reconstruction and spectroscopy of hyperons at LHCb" - Für weitere Angaben folgen Sie dem Link in der Kategorie "Weitere Informationen". For further details, ...
Bethe Colloquium by Philipp Hauke
Bethe Center
04:15 PM - 06:15 PM
"Quantum simulating holographic quantum matter" - Für weitere Angaben folgen Sie dem Link in der Kategorie "Weitere Informationen". For further details, follow ...
HEP Theory Seminar: Show & Tell
Nussallee 12, 53115 Bonn
02:15 PM - 04:15 PM
"Show & Tell" - Für weitere Angaben folgen Sie dem Link in der Kategorie "Weitere Informationen". For further details, follow the link in the "Additional ...