The Department of Physics and Astronomy
The department conducts innovative top-level research in various different fields tackled from both experimental and theoretical angles. We teach a range of degree programs and present interesting topics for public outreach.

Institutes
There are a total of four institutes that belong to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, each based at a different location.

What else do we offer?
Here you can find details of our workshops, teams, CIP pool and subject library.

How did it all start?
The story of experimental physics in Bonn began with Julius Plücker (in Bonn 1836–1869).

University professors and lecturers
Professors, adjunct professors (PrivatdozentInnen), early-career researchers and other researchers are working hard to ensure some exciting topics in research and teaching.

Staff
Looking to get in touch with a member of our administrative, technical or academic staff? Find us at the Helmholtz Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics (HISKP), the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP), the Institute of Physics (PI) or the Argelander Institute for Astronomy (AIfA).