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Gravitational waves as possible candidates for the origin of dark matter: New calculations presented by the #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA ++ explore the early universe 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/04/01…#ParticlePhysicsc#DarkMattere#universes#physicsc#GravitationalWavese#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+A+
Visualization of cosmic evolution and the epochs of stochastic gravitational wave formation (ill./©: Azadeh Maleknejad / Swansea University)
April 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Diamond magnetometers can open a new window into heart activity: new generation of #QuantumSensors offers improved paths towards medical diagnostics / Innovative #research funded by #BMFTR 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/09/17…

#medicine #QuantumTechnologies #physics #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA
The image shows the newly developed diamond sensor in the lab (left) and a close-up of its head with dimensions. (photo/©: Arne Wickenbrock).
September 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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The #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ is searching for #NewPhysics beyond the #StandardModel of #ParticlePhysics. Its core feature is the construction and operation of the #ParticleAccelerator MESA 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=brAn... 👇

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The MESA particle accelerator
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June 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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JUNO completed liquid filling and begins taking data: New type of detector enables deeper understanding of the universe 👉 www.prisma.uni-mainz.de/outreach/pre...

#neutrinos #ParticlePhysics #NeutrinoDetector #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA #JUNOexperiment #JUNOdetector
View of the JUNO detector (© JUNO Collaboration)
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Combined results of rival #neutrino experiments NOvA and T2K add to the understanding of #physics and the #universe 👉 https://www.prisma.uni-mainz.de/outreach/press-releases/rival-neutrino-experiments-nova-and-t2k-publish-first-joint-analysis/

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October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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#QuantumChromodynamics: Computer simulations describe particle properties with unprecedented precision 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/computer-sim...

#physics #ParticlePhysics #LatticeQCD #supercomputers #StrongInteraction #quarks #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA
The MOGON NHR South-West high-performance computer in the JGU server room (photo/©: Peter Pulkowski / JGU)
August 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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#StandardModel of #ParticlePhysics verified to one trillionth accuracy: Experiments with hydrogen confirm fundamental #QuantumTheory up to the 13th decimal place and solve proton radius puzzle 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/03/11…#QuantumOpticsc#physicsc#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMAMA
Experimental setup for high-precision measurements on the hydrogen atom (photo/©: Vitaly Wirthl, MPQ)
March 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Molecules shed light on #DarkMatter: Analysis of precision measurements of unexplored interactions between electrons and atomic nuclei give information of new particles 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/05/11…#ParticlePhysicsc#physicsc#antimattere#universes#cosmologyg#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMAMA
(from left to right) Professor Dmitry Budker, Dr. Konstantin Gaul, and Dr. Lei Cong (© Cluster o Excellence PRISMA++)
May 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The IceCube experiment is ready to uncover more secrets of the universe: World’s largest neutrino detector has been successfully upgraded 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/02/12…#ParticlePhysicsc#neutrinoso#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMAM#IceCubeb#physicscs
The picture shows the IceCube laboratory with nearby storage containers for the IceCube upgrade. (photo/©: Ilya Bodo / IceCube/NSF)
February 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Muon g-2 collaboration wins Breakthrough Prize in #FundamentalPhysics: Research group from the #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA ++ of #MainzUniversity provided crucial measurement capabilities and analysis strategies to explore subtle wobble of a subatomic particle 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/05/07…
Muon g-2 storage ring with a diameter of 14 meters at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (photo//©: Ryan Postel / Fermilab)
May 7, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Milestone on the way to creating #antihydrogen in Mainz: New dual-frequency Paul trap tested at #MainzUniversity // Heavy calcium ions or light #electrons captured in the same trap 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/04/10…#ParticlePhysicsc#physicsc#antihydrogene#antimattere#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMAMA
The new dual-frequency Paul trap developed by physicists at JGU and Helmholtz Institute Mainz can capture heavy calcium ions or light electrons. (photo/©: Hendrik Bekker / JGU)
April 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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#Antiproton storage and transport records at @cern.bsky.social: #Antiprotons stored in a transport container for over a month / Research group at #MainzUniversity contributes to paper in @nature.com 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/09/17…

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The photo shows the successful BASE team at CERN. (photo/©: CERN)
September 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Particle physicist of #MainzUniversity honored for innovative detector technologies: Stefan Schoppmann from the PRISMA Detector Laboratory receives ICFA Early Career Instrumentation Award 👉 prisma.uni-mainz.de/en/2026/02/06…#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMAM#ParticlePhysicsc#neutrinoso#physicscs
Dr. Stefan Schoppmann in the laboratory for scintillator and fluorescence detectors (LSFD) at the PRISMA detector laboratory (photo/©: Angelika Stehle)
February 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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EU funding for #FundamentalResearch in #ParticlePhysics at #MainzUniversity: Around EUR 180,000 for participation of the #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA in the tSPECT and Mu3e experiments and the international NEMESIS and BEYOND consortia 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/eu-funding-f...

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Mu3e read-out system (photo/©: Niklaus Berger)
June 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Muon g-2 collaboration announces most precise measurement of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon / The third and final result is in perfect agreement with the first two results of the experiment 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/muon-g-2-col...

#muon #StandardModel #physics #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA
The Muon g-2 storage ring with a diameter of 14 meters at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
June 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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#MainzUniversity receives further @dfg.de funding for participation in the Mu3e experiment: #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ is involved in a major international research project searching for #NewPhysics 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/johannes-gut...

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The thin pixel chips for the Mu3e experiment are installed at the Paul Scherrer Institute. (photo/©: Niklaus Berger)
April 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Vacuum chamber of several tons delivered for the MESA #ParticleAccelerator: High technology enables unique experiment for #NewPhysics research in the #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/vacuum-chamb...

#ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA #DarkMatter #ParticlePhysics #NuclearPhysics #physics
Delivery of the vacuum chamber for the MESA particle accelerator on the JGU campus (photo/©: Caroline Hoffmann)
April 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Latest findings of KATRIN experiment at @kit.edu indicate that #neutrinos are at least a million times lighter than #electrons. #MainzUniversity contributed by analyzing datasets, characterizing plasma systematics etc. 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/neutrinos-ar...

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Interior view of the KATRIN main spectrometer (photo/©: Michael Zacher / KATRIN Collaboration)
April 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Livia Ludhova receives the Order of Ľudovít-Štúr for exceptional contributions in the field of science: High honor from the Slovak Republic for #UniMainz physicist and member of #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/livia-ludhov... #Physics #ParticlePhysics
Livia Ludhova in the Presidential Palace in Bratislava next to a portrait of the Slovak politician and writer Ľudovít Štúr (photo/©: private)
January 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Milestone in the calculation of cross sections: Team at #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ succeeds in computing how atomic nuclei of the #Calcium element behave in collisions with electrons https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/14020_ENG_HTML.php #TheoreticalPhysics
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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New method for cooling charged particles: System consisting of two Penning traps connected to an electrical resonant circuit transmits the cooling power of laser-cooled ions https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/14093_ENG_HTML.php #protons #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+...
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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.@uw_icecube analysis puts most general constraints on nonstandard neutrino interactions // #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ lead on new publication https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/14348_ENG_HTML.php #NeutrinoPhysics

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December 12, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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New insights into the structure of the neutron: International research team measures neutron form factors with previously unattained precision https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/14526_ENG_HTML.php #physics #protons #neutrons #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ @NaturePhysics...
December 12, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Global sensor network of optical #magnetometer|s publishes comprehensive data on the search for #DarkMatter – with key participation of the #UniMainz #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ / 9 stations in 6 countries involved https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/14970_ENG_HTML.php ...
December 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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After three years: first particle collisions at unprecedented energies at #LHC start tomorrow // #ATLASDetector more powerful than ever – with major contributions from #MainzUniversity https://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/15800_ENG_HTML.php #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA+ #Physics...
December 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM