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Research Field Accelerator Physics

Accelerator science aims at developing and advancing drivers for novel X-ray light sources, such as for the European X-ray Free-Electron Laser XFEL as well as for high-power-laser-based, ultra-compact X-ray sources that can be used for new methods in medical imaging applications.

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Research Field Astroparticle, Neutrino and Gravitational Wave Physics

The research field is focused on the various messengers of astrophysics and particle physics. We are developing experimental techniques and methods to study the high-energy universe (Horns), gravitational waves (Gerberding), neutrino physics (Hagner),  and dark matter (Garutti, Horns, Nikolopoulos)

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Research Field Research with Photons

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Research Field Particle and Detector Physics

The research programme of the Particle Physics & Detector Development group is characterised by the study of the fundamental building blocks of matter, their properties, dynamics and interactions.

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30 September 2026|Quantum Universe

Experts in Quantum Gravity Meet in Hamburg for DESY Theory Workshop

For almost 40 years, theoretical physicists from around the world have met at DESY for the annual DESY Theory Workshop. Last week, 160 leading scientists and early-career researchers came together to discuss their work and exchange ideas at the Science City Campus Bahrenfeld in Hamburg.

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Portrait von Felix Gentsch

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22 September 2026|Advanced Imaging of Matter

Wübben foundation supports student in attosecond physics

Starting October 1, the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft will award Felix Maximilian Gentsch a Student Grant for a total of twelve months. The physics student at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München was nominated by cluster spokesperson Prof. Francesca Calegari. The grant will enable him to conduct research within the Cluster...

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Artistic visualization of the Higgs boson and its Quantum Effects

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22 September 2026|Research Highlight

How Long Does a Higgs Boson Live?

New analysis involving Quantum Universe researchers determines the Higgs boson’s lifetime to about 10% precision — something the Large Hadron Collider cannot measure directly.

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Group Photo for the CRC 1624 Summer School

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17 September 2026|Quantum Universe

Where Algebra Meets Strings: The CRC 1624 Summer School

Three weeks, 17 speakers from around the world, and over 120 participants gathered in Hamburg for an intensive program at the frontier of mathematics and theoretical physics.

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8 September 2026|Advanced Imaging of Matter

North German Science Prize for cluster research

Every two years, the North German Science Prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in the context of exceptional cross-state research collaborations. This year, the focus is on the life sciences. Among the recipients is a project in which cluster spokesperson Prof. Henry Chapman has a leading role.

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Chayanit Asawatangtrakuldee receiving the Beate Naroska Guest Professorship

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2 September 2026|Interview

"Keep Going, Do What You Love, See Where it Takes You"

"I think female scientists nowadays have more opportunities and more platforms where they can show their talent and show the world what they can do", says Chayanit Asawatangtrakuldee, this year's Beate Naroska Junior Guest Professor. Recently, Quantum Universe sat down with her to talk about her journey in academia and...

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