Astroparticle physics is a field of research at the intersection of particle physics, astronomy, and cosmology.

Our research topics include quantum chromodynamics (QCD) in extreme conditions, particle physics beyond the standard model, compact objects and high energy astrophysics. Below you can read in more detail about our research.

Research areas

Theoretical high energy astrophysics

High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants.

Particle physics beyond the standard model

In 2012, CERN announced the long awaited discovery of a new fundamental particle with properties consistent with those expected for the Standard Model (SM) Higgs boson.

QCD in extreme conditions

If hadronic matter is heated, it is expected to undergo a phase transition to a new state of matter called the quark-gluon plasma.

Observational astrophysics

We focus on the study of compact objects in binary systems, neutron stars and accretion flows.