Building Blocks of the Universe: Erlangen Discovers the World of Atoms
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Discovering Atoms: A Fascinating Journey Inside Matter
How does our understanding of matter develop when researchers make smaller and smaller structures visible? At Building Blocks of the Universe – See the Smallest in the Largest, visitors will experience a scientific discovery journey down to atomic resolution on October 26, 2026, at the IZNF Research Building of FAU.
Lecture and Laboratory Tour at FAU
The event combines an easily understandable lecture with a subsequent laboratory tour. The focus is on current developments in electron microscopy and their significance for the research of materials and pressing scientific questions.
After the approximately 30-minute lecture, the tour will lead into the laboratory areas of the Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials. There, interested individuals will gain insights into a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope and methods that investigate matter down to atomic structures.
Science Up Close at IZNF Research Building
The IZNF stands for research at the interface of nanotechnology, materials science, and modern microscopy. The laboratory tour makes scientific relationships tangible and shows how precise measurement methods enable new findings about atoms, materials, and their properties.
The special appeal of this discovery experience lies in the change of perspective: What remains invisible in everyday life becomes scientifically accessible through electron microscopy. Thus, the city tour through the world of research combines technical insights with understandable science communication.
Two Dates, Bilingual Offer
On Monday, October 26, 2026, there are two identical event blocks to choose from: from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The event will be conducted in German and English and is aimed at anyone who wants to experience modern research, cultural education, and scientific innovation up close.
Conclusion: A Look That Changes the Scale
Building Blocks of the Universe provides direct access to the fascinating world of atoms. The lecture, laboratory tour, and view of a modern transmission electron microscope make the event a unique cultural enrichment in Erlangen. Secure your spot and discover how researchers make the smallest visible in the largest.
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