Physics in Paderborn

combines exciting research with excellent teaching. Optoelectronics/photonics and materials physics are particular focal points, both for the experimental and the theoretical working groups. In teaching, we place particular emphasis on intensive supervision and early enablement for independent research.

 

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„Physics in Paderborn combines exciting research with excellent teaching. Optoelectronics/photonics and materials physics are particular focal points for both the experimental and theoretical working groups. In teaching, we place particular emphasis on intensive supervision.”

Prof. Dr. Dirk Reuter,
Speaker of the Physics Department

In­form­a­tion for

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Pro­spect­ive stu­dents

Interested in studying physics? Take a look at our offers!

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Stu­dents

Here you can find information about teaching, the internship and the Physiktreff! Do you have any questions? Then contact our student advisors!

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In­ter­na­tion­al Stu­dents

Here you can find all information about our English-language degree programs!

Interested in an SHK/WHB/PhD position? Then take a look here.

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Young Sci­ent­ists

Here you will find information for young scientists.

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Alumni

You can find our alumni network here!

In­ter­ested in Phys­ics?

Here you can find everything about public activities of the Department of Physics!

News

Latest announcements

20.11.2024

On­line-Fort­b­ildung­skurs „Ein­satz di­gitaler Medi­en im Physikun­ter­richt“

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29.10.2024

MINT-EC Laser­camp be­sucht Uni Pader­born

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07.10.2024

Ger­­­many’s first photon­ic quantum com­puter per­­­form­ing cal­cu­la­­tions in Pader­­born

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01.10.2024

Sci­ence Talk: Wenn die Quanten im Com­puter tan­zen. Eine Re­ise in die wun­derbare Welt des Quanten­com­put­ing

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23.09.2024

Pu­pils show how to ex­plain “Phäno­men(al)” - award ce­re­mony in the com­pet­i­tion for cre­at­ive ex­plan­at­ory videos

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13.08.2024

Un­sicht­bares se­hen und Ge­heim­n­isse entschlüs­seln: Work­shop im Rah­men des Som­mer­camps für Kinder von 8-13 Jahre

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06.05.2024

CHE Uni­ver­sity Rank­ing 2024: Phys­ics in Pader­born in the top range al­most every­where

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04.07.2024

Holo­graphy and more: War­burg sec­ond­ary schools vis­it Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

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20.05.2024

Theodori­an­um kooper­iert mit AG Lind­ner: Zwölfte Au­flage des Pro­jek­tkur­ses

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Re­search

Researching tomorrow's technology today - this idea is at the heart of physics research at Paderborn University. The focus is on modern key technologies such as optoelectronics and photonics, the associated development of new types of components - including for quantum computers - and research into new materials. The profile is supplemented by many-particle and solid-state theories as well as theoretical quantum systems. Research in Paderborn is interdisciplinary: physicists work together with scientists from chemistry, mathematics and computer science, among others. The research in the Department of Physics is rounded off by the didactics of physics and the didactics of physical education, which deals with the promotion of learners of all ages and the effect of innovative teaching concepts at school and university.

Teach­ing

With our six degree programmes and the possibility to study physics as a teaching profession and as a minor subject and then to do a doctorate with us, we offer a wide range of qualification options. Students benefit from the dedicated, successful researchers and the activities of the working groups. They receive an excellent education with a comfortable supervision situation in a well-equipped environment. The proximity to research enables them to work on current topics in their Bachelor's and Master's theses and to develop their scientific skills. Innovative teaching concepts optimally prepare the aspiring physicists and teachers for their jobs.