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The Institute of Experimental Particle Physics (ETP) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) investigates the fundamental puzzles of nature. Research focuses on international projects in elementary particle physics and astroparticle physics. Together with further institutes, we form the center of excellence KCETA.

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Irradiating Sensors for 4D Tracking

April 22, 2025

Scientists at ETP test, whether 4D tracking is feasible with resistive AC-coupled silicon detectors (RSDs).

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CMS Experiment wins Breakthrough Prize

April 06, 2025

ETP celebrates the awarding of the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics to the CMS Experiment, where it plays a leading role in areas ranging from detector development to data analysis.

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Always top - never monotone: Search for dark matter in monotop events

April 03, 2025

A research group with ETP participation presents its search for the production of dark matter in association with a top quark.

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