International consortium with TU Darmstadt participation demonstrates magnetometry with a Bose-Einstein condensate interferometer aboard the ISS for the first time

Atom interferometers in space are considered promising tools for high-precision measurements in fundamental physics, navigation and Earth observation. Their potential, however, depends critically on suppressing disturbances such as vibrations of the carrier platform. An international consortium involving the Theoretical Quantum Optics group led by Professor Enno Giese at the Institute of Applied Physics at TU Darmstadt has now realized a differential atom interferometer for magnetic field sensing in NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL) aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The results have been published in the journal Nature Communications.

Researchers from the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt publish a comprehensive review article on position-momentum entanglement in quantum optics

Quantum technologies promise revolutionary advances in communication, imaging and sensor technology – yet their potential depends crucially on the quality and controllability of the underlying entanglement.

From May 18–20, 2026, the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt will once again be part of the international Pint of Science Festival

Join us for three engaging talks where our researchers share their work in an accessible and interactive way. Grab a drink, meet the scientists, and dive into fascinating topics shaping the future:

Der Frühling bringt frische Energie und jede Menge Gelegenheiten, Physik zu entdecken, auszuprobieren und mitzuerleben.

Von der Frage, ob Atomkerne eigentlich rund sind, bis hin zu Quantenlicht, das Unsichtbares sichtbar macht: Auch in den kommenden Monaten laden wir Sie wieder ein, gemeinsam mit uns auf Entdeckungsreise zu gehen.

TU research team develops method with potential for quantum computers

Researchers at the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt have succeeded in controlling up to 2,500 laser beams simultaneously with spatial and temporal precision. They have now presented their findings in the prestigious journal „Physical Review Applied“.

Neue Einblicke in Studium, Forschung und Zukunftsthemen am Fachbereich Physik

Die aktuelle Ausgabe der Universitätszeitung macht einmal mehr sichtbar, wie vielfältig, relevant und zukunftsgerichtet physikalische Forschung und Lehre an unserem Fachbereich sind.