Lecture: The "Golden Age" of Astrophysics

Insights into technology development at the emerging German Center for Astrophysics (DZA)

Begin 15. March 2025 - 13:00 Uhr
End 15. March 2025 - 14:28 Uhr
City Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Zittau Campus, House IV, Theodor-Körner-Allee 8, 02763 Zittau

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth (innoFSPEC Potsdam, Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics)

The lecture language is English.

The lecture is aimed at students, other interested parties are cordially invited.

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth (innoFSPEC Potsdam, Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics)

Lecture Language: English

The lecture is aimed at students, but other interested parties are also warmly invited.

Are you interested in the universe, cutting-edge technologies and maybe even studying physics, computer science or electrical engineering? Then this lecture is just right for you!

As part of the Neiße-Elektro-Olympiade of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth will give an exciting insight into research at the German Center for Astrophysics (DZA) in Görlitz. The center is currently working on groundbreaking technologies for telescopes that explore the universe with new eyes.

In the lecture, you will find out how the DZA will attract scientists from all over the world in the future in order to jointly expand the boundaries of astronomy. You will also gain exciting insights into two projects that are already being researched in Görlitz: State-of-the-art receiving technologies for radio telescopes and innovative image sensors for optical and infrared space observations. Impressive images from telescopes on earth and in space show what is already possible today!

Are you fascinated by the universe, cutting-edge technologies, and perhaps even considering a degree in physics, computer science, or electrical engineering? Then this lecture is perfect for you!

As part of the Neiße-Elektro Olympiad of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth will provide an exciting insight into the research at the German Center for Astrophysics (DZA) in Görlitz. Here, groundbreaking technologies for telescopes are being developed to explore the universe with new perspectives.

In this lecture, you will learn how the DZA will attract scientists from all over the world in the future to push the boundaries of astronomy together. Additionally, you will get fascinating insights into two projects currently being researched in Görlitz: advanced receiver technologies for radio telescopes and innovative image sensors for optical and infrared space observations. Stunning images from telescopes on Earth and in space will showcase what is already possible today!

Why should you come?
  • You will learn how modern technology helps to explore the universe.
  • You can find out whether a future in astrophysics, electrical engineering or computer science is exciting for you.
  • You will meet scientists who are currently working on the future of astronomy.
Why should you attend?
  • Discover how modern technology helps us explore the universe.
  • Find out if a future in astrophysics, electrical engineering, or computer science might be exciting for you.
  • Meet scientists who are working on the future of astronomy.
About the speaker

Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth is an experienced astrophysicist specializing in optical and infrared technologies for telescopes. He has been instrumental in the development of new measuring instruments that allow researchers to look deeper into the universe. His work helps to better understand distant stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies. He has also developed innovative methods for astronomy that are now used at major observatories around the world. He currently works at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics in Potsdam and is involved in interdisciplinary research.

More about Prof. Roth: www.aip.de/de/members/martin-m-roth

About the Speaker

Prof. Dr. Martin M. Roth is an experienced astrophysicist specializing in optical and infrared technologies for telescopes. He has played a key role in developing new measurement instruments that allow researchers to look deeper into the universe. His work helps us better understand distant stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects. In addition, he has developed innovative methods for astronomy that are now used in major observatories worldwide. Currently, he works at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics in Potsdam and is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research.

More about Prof. Roth: www.aip.de/de/members/martin-m-roth

Your contact person

Photo: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Egmont Schreiter
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Egmont Schreiter
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.46
+49 3583 612-4857