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Particle Physics in Science Centres and museums in Germany

Explore the world of particle physics through interactive exhibits and displays at some of Germany's top science centres and museums. Discover the wonders of the universe, delve into the mysteries of atoms, and learn about cutting-edge research in this exciting field.

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Particle Physics in Science Centres and museums in Germany

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  1. Particle Physicsin Science Centres and museumsin Germany Michael KobelTU Dresden2.6.2009 Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  2. German members of ECSITE • 27 German Science Centres/Museums • Deutsches Museum, Munich • Universum, Bremen • Phaeno, Wolfsburg • Dt. Technikmuseum - Science Center Spectrum, Berlin • Phänomenta, Flensburg • Science House, Rust • Turm der Sinne, Nürnberg • Experimenta, Heilbronn • Landesmuseum für Technik und Arbeit, Mannheim • … • 11 Private Companies • Design, Equipment, Consulting, … • 4 Other • Associations, University of Arts Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  3. Contacted and/or visited • Deutsches Museum, Munich(www.deutsches-museum.de) • Collections • 100 000 (!) Objects of science and techniques • Exhibitions • Science, materials, energy, traffic, communication, … • Universum, Bremen (www.universum-bremen.de) • Science Center • mankind, earth, cosmos • Discovery-Parc • movement, weather • Phaeno, Wolfsburg (www.phaeno.de) • Experimental Stations • 300 hands-on phenomena • Workshops • sound, energy, electricity, chemistry, air, water, … Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  4. Phaeno, Wolfsburg • Main facts • Concept “hands-on” • Experience yourself • Rough topical order • No exhibition character • 230,000 visitors • 5-15 young tutors on site“phaeno(wo)men” Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  5. Phaeno, Wolfsburg • Existing exhibits • Cloud chamber • Does not really work! • Radioactive decay • Just statistics • Others • Electricity • Magnetism • Many objectsrelated to “art” Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  6. Phaeno, Wolfsburg • Possible future relations w/ Particle Physics(D. Essing, scientific Associate, physicist) • Get travelling exhibition(s) • Book for several weeks • Accompagny with shows and talks • Get single exhibits • Immediately phenomenological interesting • Meaning for particle physics • e.g. coupled neutrino pendulum? Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  7. Universum, Bremen • Main facts • Concept Science Centre • truly experience-based • scientific aspects of everyday life • Expanding • Discovery Parc • SchauBox (temp. exhibitions) • Close contact toBremen University Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  8. Universum, Bremen • Most relevant for particle physics • Expedition Cosmoswww.universum-bremen.de/en/home/science-center/expedition-cosmos.html • The beginning of everything (Cosmic Microwave Background) • The vastness of space • The light of the sun • Playground of Forces (Bernoulli etc.) • The World of the Smallest (Atomic models) • Age of the Cosmos (Planck-Time, etc.) Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  9. Universum Bremen • Possible future relations w/ Particle Physics(Dr. T. Wolff, head exhibition and development) • Update of “expedition cosmos” possibly feasible • Details to be discussed • No visit yet, just phone call Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  10. Deutsches Museum, München • Most relevant museum in Germany for particle physics and cosmology • Visit and discussion with Th. Naumann in March 09 • Dr. Ulrich Kernbachinternational contacts and cooperation • Gerhard HartlCurator for astronomy and astrophysics • Dr. Christian Sicka(Ph.D. in astroparticle physics and cosmology)Curator for navigation Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  11. Deutsches Museum, München • Permanent Exhibition Atomic Physicswww.deutsches-museum.de/de/ausstellungen/naturwissenschaft/physik/atomphysik/ • Atoms • Radioactivity • Quantum World • Created in the 1980’s • Very much text, many exhibits behind glass • Few hands-on stuff • Modern stuff • Zyclotron • LEP • LHC Magnet • Kamiokande Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  12. Deutsches Museum, München • Plan 1: Exhibition Cosmology • Status: on hold • Extension of existing astronomy exhibition • 11,000 m² (!) one of the biggest worldwide • Opened 1992 • Extend by 100 m² for cosmology • Planned cooperation partners • Ludwig Maximilan University, Munich • Technical University, Munich • MPI for Extraterrestrical Physics • MPI for Astrophysics • ESO • ESA • Many particle physics aspects coveredincluding LHC, Kamiokande, CMB Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  13. Ausstellungsplan

  14. Deutsches Museum, München • Existing Highlight • Original measurement equipment of Penzias+Wilson • booked: • New CERNtravellingexhibition Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  15. Deutsches Museum, München • Plan 2: EURO-ForumEuropean Research Outreach Forum • Use existing “Forum am Deutschen Museum”www.forumamdeutschenmuseum.de • Currently cinema, events, party • Aim: window to European top level research • Cooperation with main European research institutesand funding bodies • EIROforum (e.g. CERN, ESA, ESO,…), EC, ERC, ECSITE… Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

  16. Summary Germany • Only few of 27 science centres suitable • But a wealth of opportunities • Single “hands-on” exhibits • Travelling Exhibitions • Permanent exhibitions • Mutual interest in closer contact • Personal contact important • inform about existing material • Discuss about concepts and plansand what we can contribute Michael Kobel, TU Dresden

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