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.
Information event on studying abroad
October 28, 2025
The Physics Department's international information event will take place on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in S207/109.
Physics Department celebrates its 2025 graduates
October 22, 2025
On 17 October 2025, the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt honoured its graduates in a festive ceremony in the Maschinenhaus.
A total of 59 Bachelor's, 50 Master's and 44 Doctoral graduates were recognised for their successful degrees – a special moment marked by a festive atmosphere, inspiring speeches and musical highlights.
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.
The Institute for Nuclear Physics occupies mainly two buildings in section S2 of Campus Stadtmitte. You can reach us following these directions.
More Information on the Campus Stadtmitte can be found on the main webpages of TU Darmstadt.