Core research area Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Mathematical Physics
How did the Universe come to be? How has it developed since its genesis? The core research area within the Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe combines top-level research in particle physics, astrophysics, quantum field theory, and mathematics with the goal of answering the biggest questions about the cosmos.
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Solving the riddle of the universe
Dark matter, the asymmetry of matter and antimatter, the accelerating expansion of the universe, and the quantum mechanical description of gravity are among the open questions in research on the cosmos. Clarifying them requires new theoretical approaches and mathematical structures as well as the development of innovative, precise experiments.
Researching innovative technologies
Photo: Jens Rüßmann
Hamburg is leading the way in developing future detectors to better understand gravitational waves and dark matter. New methods of artificial intelligence are being developed to efficiently and sustainably analyze large amounts of data from particle physics and astrophysics.
Internationally networked basic research
Photo: CERN
Researchers from mathematics and theoretical and experimental physics at the University of Hamburg and DESY work hand in hand in areas such as string theory and gravitational waves. Hamburg’s international research network includes CERN, the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), and the Einstein Telescope, among others.
Participating faculties and research centers
Truly answering the basic questions about matter, space, time, and the universe requires the collaboration between various mathematical and scientific disciplines.
Cooperation and research partners
Globally networked, researchers in Hamburg work closely with international partners and large-scale research facilities.
Researchers, programs, and projects
The research in the core research area is conducted in various interdisciplinary projects. Research teams comprised of renowned experts in their field initiate and implement the projects. Nurturing early career researchers is always a key feature of their work.