Astronomy
Astronomy raises questions of vastly different types. Some are purely practical: why do these stars never set, where and when will the Sun rise, and...
Physicists into Schools
Would you like to energize your school’s physics lessons? Or are you just curious about the current experiments and measurements in physics? Scientists and science communicators from the Institute of Physics are ready to visit your school and present current research topics to your students.
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How to Design a Spaceship Structure?
Let's take a look together at what it looks like when an engineer designs the components of a spacecraft. Because that's exactly what I do at work! In...
Particle Physics and the Beginning of the Universe
The most interesting finding of contemporary fundamental physics is that the laws governing elementary particles are, with increasing evidence...
Quantum Entanglement
Entangled states in quantum physics are states of quantum systems of two (or more) particles that defy classical understanding because they violate...
Semiconductors are Not Just Made of Silicon
What are semiconductors, diodes and transistors? Students will learn this through the talk including small experiments and a discussion. They will see...
Magnetic Fields and Living Beings
Main topics to be discussed in this lecture are the following. A bit of history: animal magnetism – myth or reality? Magnetic fields in microorganisms...
The Magic of Magnetism
Main topics to be covered in this lecture: A brief history of magnetism. What is a magnetic field? How a magnetic field distinguishes left from right...
Hydrogen and its Hidden Energy
This talk aims to show students and pupils the interconnection between physics, chemistry, biology and their impact on our lives. The medium chosen...
Nitrogen – a Small but Powerful Atom
This talk aims to show students and pupils the interconnection between physics, chemistry, biology and their enormous influence on our everyday lives...