InfectoGnostics scientists at Leibniz IPHT present modern diagnostics in use against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

An exciting and interactive area awaits you and your family in the conference hall, providing unforgettable experiences and fun during the Long Night of Science!

Find out how light can be controlled using magnetic fields.

How does a microscope work? Find out how quickly you can build a powerful microscope and observe small aquatic animals.

Live demo of the RamanBioAssay for bacterial detection: Learn more about the innovative technology for detecting and measuring bacteria.

See live how a cup of coffee becomes a computer! We will show you in an entertaining way how neural networks and reservoir computing work by transmitting words into coffee via loudspeaker and using the fascinating wave patterns.

Quantum magnetometers can help unravel the secrets of the earth. Whether geophysics or history - by detecting magnetic fields, they are an important key for researchers looking into the innermost depths.

Experience cryogenic physics up close: We present our cryostat - a special device for experiments under extreme conditions.

Discover how a hair-thin glass fiber can be turned into a tiny camera or even a microscope, helping neuroscientists to better understand how the brain works.

Glass research and production, preform manufacturing, fiber drawing, fiber post-processing, characterization and fiber applications - the Leibniz IPHT competence center combines the entire value chain for special optical fibers under one roof.

Become part of our international team and take part in researching the latest technologies.

Scientists reveal how smart supercomputers of the future will work and what quantum technologies have to do with this new type of intelligence during a look inside the Leibniz IPHT laboratories.