The Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP) at a Glance
Research of the Institute for Astroparticle Physics addresses fundamental puzzles of nature at the frontiers of science, where cosmology, astrophysics, and elementary particle physics meet. In collaboration with international research institutions, the IAP conducts fundamental experimental research in the fields of particle and astroparticle physics.
In large international experiments we examine the nature and origin of cosmic rays, properties of neutrinos, and the composition of dark matter.
Our projects are embedded in the programme Matter and the Universe, part of the HGF association’s research field Matter.
Operation of KATRIN tritium source
The Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK)
Cosmic rays at highest energies
Auger group at IAP
Theoretical predictions and interpretation of experimental results
Theory groups at IAP
Exploring radio emissions initiated by cosmic particles at the highest energies
Radio Detection group at IAP
Public data centre for high-energy astroparticle physics based on KASCADE data
KCDC website
Cherenkov-radio hybrid measurements of ultra-high energy cosmic rays
The Tunka-Rex experiment
Search for dark matter in the hidden-photon sector using a large spherical mirror
The FUNK experiment