Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics

The Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics (AEC) has been founded in 2011. Its aim is to foster high-level research and teaching in fundamental physics at the University of Bern. The main focus is on experimental and theoretical particle physics and its applications (e.g. medical physics), as well as on the related spinoff and outreach activities.

The AEC has been initially established with contribution of the Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) and of the Laboratory for High-Energy Physics (LHEP) of the University of Bern. With its over 100 members the AEC is among the largest university groups of scientists working on particle physics in Switzerland, and a strong player internationally.

Our educational activities are organized together with Physics and Astronomy.

Seminars

All seminars taking place through the semester can be found here.

News

Here you can find recent news fromthe AEC, ITP and LHEP.

Activities

Albert Einstein Center Fellowship

The Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics (AEC) calls for nominations for the Albert Einstein Center Fellowship. The aim of this fellowship is to support outstanding young scientists in the field of theoretical or experimental physics of the fundamental interactions and to offer them scientific freedom and a stimulating environment, within the AEC at the University of Bern, to develop and fully express their potential.

Visitor Program

The Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics (AEC) at the University of Bern maintains a visitor program directed towards scientists working in theoretical or experimental high-energy physics and related areas.

Outreach

Here you can find more information about physics related outreach events hosted at the university of Bern.

Equal Opportunity

The Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics (AEC) ensures the equal treatment of all of its employees and helps to advance the scientific careers of its members.

Events

Here you can find a list of events and workshops hosted by the AEC or where the AEC takes part in.

New Muon g-2 Measurement

On 10.8.23 the Muon g-2 Experiment at Fermilab announced the result of their new measurement of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. This confirms previous results and significantly reduces the uncertainty. The status of the Standard Model prediction is summarized in this statement by the Muon g-2 Theory Initiative. At present it is not possible to conclude whether the measurement agrees with the Standard Model or not. Further studies of the theoretical prediction are ongoing and will be discussed during the forthcoming Plenary Workshop here in Bern.

Muon g-2 Workshop in Bern

The Sixth Plenary Workshop of the Muon g-2 Theory Initiative will be held at the University of Bern from 4th to 8th of September 2023.

Humboldt Prize for Uwe-Jens Wiese

Uwe-Jens Wiese has received a Humboldt Research Award to cooperate with scientists at the University of Bonn.