Chair of Nuclear and Neutrino Physics

Where nuclear and neutrino physics intersect lies one of the most fascinating and challenging questions of modern physics:

Is the neutrinoless doble beta decay realized in nature?

This still undiscovered and - if it exists - extremely rare decay could provide fundamentally new insights into the nature of neutrinos and into basic properties of nuclear and particle physics. Our research group is part of various collaborations aimed at discovering this phenomenon. Through active participation in three different large-scale experiments investigating this radioactive process, we are positioned at the forefront of research in this highly topical area.

However, our research approach does not only encompass neutrinoless double beta decay but also extends to the investigation of other rare nuclear processes. We utilize state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methods to study and decipher the complex processes occurring within atomic nuclei. Through our work, we contribute to expanding the foundations of physics and gaining new insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter.

Profile of the chair:

Understanding and measuring of rarest nuclear decays and determination of physical properties of nuclei
Development and optimization of experimental setups using various types of radiation detectors
Activation of samples using neutrons
Development of Monte Carlo simulations
Handling radioactive sources and working in underground laboratories
Analysis of data and participation at large-scale experiments, with a particular focus on the search for neutrinoless double beta decay (0νββ)