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The Institute of Experimental Particle Physics (ETP) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) investigates the fundamental puzzles of nature. Research focuses on international projects in elementary particle physics and astroparticle physics. Together with further institutes, we form the center of excellence KCETA.

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Example from the dataset used in the study showing input images and material classificationIOSB
Smarter Recycling with AI: Master’s Thesis Achieves State-of-the-Art Results

March 14, 2026

In a joint master's thesis project between the Fraunhofer Institute IOSB and the ETP, a new method was developed that combines conventional camera images with hyperspectral data, thereby enabling the differentiation of materials using modern artificial intelligence.

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Jan Hesthaven bei der PreisverleihungTorben Ferber
KIT Award for Excellent Teaching in Physics for ETP Prof. Torben Ferber

March 26, 2026

Professor Ferber was awarded the KIT Faculty Teaching Award for the course “Programming and Algorithms.” Congratulations from everyone at ETP!

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Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema „Nachhaltige Ökosysteme für die datenintensive Forschung“Torben Ferber
ETP at ErUM-Data meeting in Berlin on AI, digital infrastructures, and technology transfer

March 25, 2026

ETP participated in the ErUM-Data meeting at the BMFTR in Berlin on AI, digital infrastructures, and technology transfer. It contributes through the projects BRAID, DEEP, and SUSFECIT projects to AI methods, real time data processing, and scalable computing.

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