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Astronomy explained

This web portal offers basic knowledge on the subject of astronomy and highlights current research work and collaborations in Switzerland.

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Particle Physics explained

Particle physics probes the basic building blocks of matter and their interactions, which determine the structure and properties of the extreme diversity of matter in the universe. It aims at

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2024
Report

COSPAR report 2022-2024: Space Research in Switzerland

The present report is a compilation of the projects that have been conducted in Swiss research institutes in the field of space research over the period 2022–2024. It was unveiled

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Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory - White paper on the Swiss participation to CTAO and perspectives

2023
Report

The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO)

This White Paper presents the status of the Swiss participation in CTAO and a view of the areas of scientific interest of Swiss researchers.

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2022
Factsheet

Physics in Switzerland – driving economy, triggering innovation, empowering citizens

The impact of physics on society and economy is paramount. In the last centuries, physics has shaped the way how we understand the world we live in and has underpinned

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2021
Report

CHIPP Roadmap

This community roadmap presents the visions for future research in particle and astroparticle physics in Switzerland and formulates the needs of these fields in terms of research infrastructure in the

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2022
Report

Astronomy Roadmap

This community roadmap provides an updated view of the fast evolution of astronomy in Switzerland, with a clear emphasis on major (and new) developments in the field and on the

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2021
Report

Photon Science Roadmap

This community roadmap summarizes a survey of the Swiss large-scale infrastructure requirements in the broad field of photon science for the years 2025–2028, drawing from the current situation both in

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2021
Report

Neutron Science Roadmap

This community roadmap presents a broad overview of the current status of neutron science in Switzerland and derives a set of recommendations for future developments. It is the result of

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Space Science Roadmap 2019: A Report on Space Science in Switzerland

2019
Reference work

Roadmap Space Science in Switzerland 2019

This roadmap document presents an overview of space science in Switzerland as of 2019 and recommendations for its future. It was edited by Nicolas Thomas (Univ. of Bern), president of

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2017
Report

Large Astronomical Facilities: Their Fundamental Importance for Swiss Astronomers

Astrophysics and cosmology have experienced a golden age over the last two decades, due to fundamental observational and theoretical progresses in all areas investigated. Swiss astronomers have made substantial contributions

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À Ciel ouvert - Voyages au coeur du temps

How the microstructure of snow in the Arctic influences sea ice and the global climate

Edith Alice Müller Award 2024

Planetarium Lectures

High interest in the 2024 Quantum Voucher Model

State of knowledge

Astronomy explained

Particle Physics explained

COSPAR report 2022-2024: Space Research in Switzerland

The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO)

Physics in Switzerland – driving economy, triggering innovation, empowering citizens

CHIPP Roadmap

Astronomy Roadmap

Photon Science Roadmap

Neutron Science Roadmap

Roadmap Space Science in Switzerland 2019

Large Astronomical Facilities: Their Fundamental Importance for Swiss Astronomers

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