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Welcome to the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics

At our institute, we seek answers to fundamental questions in particle physics and astrophysics. We pursue this through work on world class national and international facilities, such as accelerators and telescopes. The Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics aims to continue its prominent role over a broad spectrum of research programs. Our experiments employ forefront technologies resulting from intensive R&D programs that often also lead to innovations (detectors and analysis software) and spin-offs (e.g. in medical physics or security).

Members of the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics participate in teaching at all levels at ETH and offer laboratory courses at ETH, PSI, CERN and observational sites. We provide a rich program of master and graduate level courses, including a joint master program in high-energy physics together with the Ecole Polytechnique (Paris-Saclay). Altogether, this guarantees a diverse, internationally attractive and high-quality teaching program in particle and astroparticle physics as well as astrophysics.

The members of the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics are strongly committed to outreach activities for the public promotion of particle physics, astrophysics and fundamental research in general.

D-PHYS and IPA News

A new ion trap for larger quantum computers

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Triathlon medallist and ETH student: “A non-productive day is not the end of the world.”

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If Earth were an exoplanet

New Master’s in Space Systems to be launched in September

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Astrowoche

We produced a trailer movie for the yearly practica week (Astrowoche) in the Swiss mountains. Its main purpose is to attract new bachelor students but it gives a nice impression of the educational activities of our institute.

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