Institute for Nuclear Physics
on the web pages of the Institute for Nuclear Physics (IKP) at the Technical University of Darmstadt.
We study and teach in the areas of nuclear structure physics, nuclear astrophysics, relativistic heavy-ion physics, plasma physics, astroparticle physics, accelerator physics and related fields in experimental and theoretical groups.
The IKP operates the Superconducting Darmstadt Linear Accelerator (S-DALINAC), various detector and targer laboratories as well as a Theory Center.
The Institute for Nuclear Physics is an essential participant in the research field M+M (Matter and Materials) of the Technical University of Darmstadt. It is an institute within the Department of Physics beside the Institute for Applied Physics and the Institute for Physics of Condensed Matter.
Experimentalists and theoreticians work closely together on a number of scientific topics.
RMU launches new master's degree in particle accelerator science at the Department of Physics
February 03, 2026
Applications now open – video promotes research-intensive studies
The Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) are launching a new English-language master's program in particle accelerator science in the summer semester of 2026. This trilateral program brings together the region's exceptionally dense expertise in accelerator science in Germany and Europe and combines study and research at three locations: the Technical University of Darmstadt, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
‘Attractive Physics’ in trade fair format inspires students and professors
December 18, 2025
30 booths, 28 research groups and direct personal discussions: the ‘Attractive Physics’ event organised by the Department of Physics offered exciting insights into research, study opportunities and exchanges on an equal footing.
The department's ‘Attractive Physics’ event was organised as a trade fair for the first time this year and proved to be a resounding success.
The IKP was presented in the journal 'Nuclear Physics News'. The article can be found at
Visit the superconducting electron accelerator S-DALINAC virtually! The basic operation of the accelerator and its experiments is explained in this video.
More information can be found on the webpages of the S-DALINAC.