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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.
March 26, 2026
A new review article shows how gravitational waves and CERN experiments are working together to explore fundamental physics, including the Higgs boson and the early universe.
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March 18, 2026
In an interview with the Badische Neueste Nachrichten, Markus Klute highlights the importance of future collider projects and the central role of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Europe’s quest for leadership in particle physics.
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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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