Theoretical Physics I
Computational and Theoretical Plasma Physics
We study plasmas in space and astrophysics – with simulations on high-performance computers and with plasma theory.
Research at TP1
Computational Plasma Physics
Prof. Dr. Maria Elena Innocenti
The interplay of vastly different scales in collisionless plasmas, studied with specialized models for high-performance computing.
Theoretical Plasma Physics
Prof. Dr. Daniel Verscharen
The physics of space and astrophysical plasmas with analytical and numerical plasma theory – from plasma waves and instabilities to turbulence and particle acceleration.
Senior ProfessorProf. Dr. Rainer GrauerTurbulence and its extreme events, cosmic-ray transport and numerical methods for kinetic plasmas
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News
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Welcome, Prof. Dr. Daniel Verscharen
Prof. Dr. Daniel Verscharen joined the faculty as Professor of Theoretical Plasma Physics; his professorship is attached to Theoretical Physics I. Read more: Welcome, Prof. Dr. Daniel Verscharen
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Plasma Turbulence Across Scales – From MHD to Kinetics
Workshop at RUB, July 13–15, 2026, with international guest speakers from Northumbria, Edinburgh and Lyon on plasma turbulence from ion to electron… Read more: Plasma Turbulence Across Scales – From MHD to Kinetics
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RUB’s CPP at ISSS-15 / IPELS-16
Invited talks, lectures and posters at the combined ISSS / IPELS 2024 meeting in Garching — and a Silver Poster Award for… Read more: RUB’s CPP at ISSS-15 / IPELS-16
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The Team
Researchers, students and staff of Theoretical Physics I.
Contact
Postal Address
Theoretical Physics I
Ruhr University Bochum
NB 7/123, Postbox 134
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum
Germany