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Theoretical Physics
In the spirit of 'unity in diversity', our objective is to promote insight into and appreciation for the wonder that the same physical laws and mathematical concepts apply to the whole of nature, from the largest to the smallest energy and length scales. We strive for the application of abstract theoretical…
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Assistant professor in Theoretical Quantum Matter, tenure track (1.0 fte)
Science, Leiden Institute of Physics (LION)
- Administrative / Library / Other
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traveled to Berkeley, California for the Annual Convention of Austria Centers
The fifteenth Annual Convention of Austria Centers took place in Berkeley, California, USA in May 2023.
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KNAW grant awarded for ‘People-centered constitutional law’ research project
Recently, Wim Voermans, Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs and a research associate at the Department of Economics, were awarded a grant from the KNAW Statesman Thorbecke Fund. This grant will…
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Research
Physicists at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) conduct fundamental research into physical phenomena. They are inspired by curiosity and the desire to know more about the world in which we live. This research has always paved the way for new practical applications. These are something that the…
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Leiden Institute of Physics
Physicists at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) conduct fundamental research into physical phenomena. They are inspired by curiosity and the desire to know more about the world in which we live. This research has always paved the way for new practical applications. These are something that the…
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Andrew Webb wins Huibregtsen Prize for portable MRI scanner
Professor of Radiology Andrew Webb and his collaborative partner Johnes Obungoloch from Uganda have won the 2023 Huibregtsen Prize.
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programme International Children’s Rights visit Dutch juvenile detention center De Hunnerberg
On 25 October 2017, the current class of students of the advanced LL.M. programme International Children’s Rights visited juvenile detention center ‘De Hunnerberg’ in Nijmegen (the Netherlands).
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Delegation from Czech research center visits Leiden’s Faculty of Science
On 3 and 4 June 2015 a delegation from the biotechnology and biomedicine center in Prague (BIOCEV) visited the Faculty of Science in Leiden, as well as the Netherlands Centre for Electron Microscopy (NeCEN). The delegation was interested to see the potential for collaboration in the field of cryo transmission…
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Leiden2022
Leiden was European City of Science in 2022: for a year Leiden was the capital of European science. Leiden University was a proud partner of Leiden2022.
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Why Leiden University?
The programme will give you the opportunity to choose from a broad range of topics to study. You will be part of an international multidisciplinary research team at the LION.
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or writing assignment? You’re welcome to ask the Humanities Writing Center for help
Academic writing: it’s something that all students have to face. And it can be really quite difficult. The writing coaches at the Humanities Writing Center will therefore support you at every stage of your studies.
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Koenraad Schalm Group - String Theory and Experiment
Truth is stranger than fiction. In 1997 Juan Maldaceña discovered a remarkable dictionary that translates equation for equation the physics of black holes in string theory into the more conventional physics of quantum mechanics of interacting particles. The remarkable possibility exists that…
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Former projects
Former clients en projects
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Vasiliki Kosta appointed Emile Noël Fellow at the Jean Monnet Center of New York University (NYU) School of Law
Vasiliki Kosta has been appointed Emile Noël Fellow at the Jean Monnet Center of New York University (NYU) School of Law after a competitive selection process.
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In Memoriam Emeritus Professor G. van Dijk
Gerrit van Dijk was born on 14th August 1939 in Kampen. He studied Mathematics in Utrecht where he also received his PhD in 1969 on the thesis ‘Spherical functions on the p-adic group PGL(2)’. His supervisor was prof. dr. T.A. Springer. The academic year 1969-1970 he spent in Princeton, at the Institute…
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The FAIR Principles herald more open, transparent, and reusable scientific data
Today, March 15 2016, the FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship were formally published in the Nature Publishing Group journal Scientific Data.
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In Memoriam - Professor Bert Peletier
On December 16, 2023, our respected and beloved former colleague prof.dr.ir. Bert Peletier passed away.
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Anne-Laura van Harmelen nominated for Huibregtsen Prize
Professor of Brain, Safety and Resilience Anne-Laura van Harmelen has been nominated for the Huibregtsen Prize. The winner of the prize will be announced on the Evening of Science & Society (4 October).
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Third annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law at Strathmore University, Nairobi
On the 27th April 2017, the third annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law (LEAC) took place at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the conference was ‘East African Law: A Common Market, Opportunities and Challenges for the Business Community’.
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Work-in-Progress seminar at the Center of Multimodal and Audio-Visual Methods (ReCNTR)
Team ReCNTR gives feedback on the Food Citizens? I-doc
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Famous Leiden scientists
The oldest university in the Netherlands has produced many well-known scientists. Some of them are known to the wider public; others are perhaps less well known, but their achievements are no less impressive.
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and Education master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine physics research with an excellent education in becoming a physics teacher.
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Why Leiden University?
The programme will give you the opportunity to choose from a broad range of topics to study. You will be part of an international multidisciplinary research team at our institute.
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Research in Physics, theoretical (MSc)
The master’s specialisation Research in Theoretical Physics prepares you for a PhD position in theoretical physics. The research entails a broad range of topics including High Energy Physics and Particle Cosmology, Theoretical Physics of Life Processes and Condensed Matter Theory.
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and SCS master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine Physics research with different aspects of science communication.
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Why Leiden University?
World-class research is integral part of the master’s education. You obtain a Physics degree from an institute with an international reputation. Research in this programme is fundamental and curiosity-driven.
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Alexey Boiarskyi Group - Particle and Astroparticle Physics
My work is motivated by the necessity to extend Standard Model of Particle Physics in order to explain three observed phenomena that this great theory fails to accommodate
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Carlo Beenakker Group - Theoretical Nanophysics
Our world is shrinking, or at least our electronic devices are. From PCs to mobile phones: everything is smaller and thinner. The smaller the chip, the better it can conduct electricity and pass on information.
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Field Research Education Centre
Fieldwork is a crucial part of the learning process for students in the Faculty of Archaeology. This includes both fieldwork aimed at collecting archaeological data and materials as well as fieldwork for heritage studies. The Faculty has established a specific centre of expertise to further shape these…
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Institute Council
The Institute Council consists of scientists, support staff and PhD- and MSc-students. They discuss policies, strategies and other institute matters that may concern any person working or studying at Leiden Observatory.
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Kosta speaks ‘on the principle of proportionality in EU law’ at the Center for Political and Constitutional Studies, Madrid (Centro de Estudios
Vasiliki Kosta participated in the García Pelayo Seminar of the Center for Political and Constitutional Studies, Madrid entitled: ‘Discretionary Powers and Judicial Review: What Destiny for the Principle of Proportionality?’
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LION scholarship
Master
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Search for mechanisms to control massless electrons in graphene
Beenakker
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Academic Historical Museum
Travel back in time and learn about how the University has changed over the centuries.
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Successful second annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law at the EAC headquarters in Arusha
On the 5th of May 2016, the second annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law (LEAC) took place at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The Conference was organized on the occasion of Europe Day with the generous support of the EAC, the EU delegation to EAC and…
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Photosynthetic light reactions at the gold interface
Promotor: Prof.dr. T.J. Aartsma, Co-promotor: R.N. Frese
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Jewish Magic from Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
Lecture
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'Soil is the basis of our lives' - Martijn Bezemer nominated for Huibregtsen Prize 2023
Directing soil life and thereby influencing what grows above ground: that is the expertise of Leiden biologist Martijn Bezemer and his colleague Wim van der Putten (NIOO-KNAW). Their research on soil transplants has been nominated for the Huibregtsen Prize 2023. This prize goes to innovative research…
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Léo Ducas appointed professor of Mathematical Cryptology
In cryptography, the sky is the limit according to the new professor Mathematical Cryptology Léo Ducas. He already designed several cryptosystems as part of his research at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), some of which might soon be adopted as new international standards. Since December,…
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Life Sciences with Industry 2023
Course
- Science (Wis- en Natuurwetenschappen)
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Research
Leiden University seeks to bring knowledge, academic top talents, and resources from Leiden and China together in mutually beneficial joint research projects that are content-driven, based on existing excellent research.
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Leiden Institute of Physics
Research at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) is foundational and curiosity driven. All our scientists share a desire to increase the knowledge of the world around us, in an open atmosphere of inquiry from which innovative ideas emerge that provide applications and value for society.
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Why Leiden University?
Combine fundamental Physics research with different aspects of business studies. Learn to build bridges between science and business.
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SAILS Lunch Time Seminar
Lecture, Seminar
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Opening Event Three New Leiden Wall Formulas
The inner city of Leiden has gained three new wall formulas. On Wednesday 22 November at 15:30 in the Klein Auditorium, alderman Robert Strijk will reveal the paintings of Lorentz contraction, Oort constants and electron spin.
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Deciphering the complex paramagnetic NMR spectra of small laccase
Multicopper oxidase, laccase, can efficiently reduce oxygen to water and are mostly used in the enzymatic biofuel cells.
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A Dutch podcast about physics
New: Een Podcast over Natuurkunde, a podcast about Leiden physics. In the first episode, Dirk van Delft tells about the Hendrik Antoon Lorentz biography that he wrote with Frits Berends.