The Physics Café will offer two consecutive parts – first a screening of 3D images from an electron microscope, followed by an engaging lecture dedicated to the current possibilities and fascinations of electron microscopy.

Why attend?
Come enjoy the stunning details of a world normally hidden from the human eye. You'll meet a community of enthusiastic science teachers, hear inspiring perspectives from experts, and join cross‑generational discussions about electron microscopy from the viewpoints of science, education, and everyday life.

Lecture annotation
Microscopes can reveal worlds invisible to the naked eye – worlds that may be far more vibrant, dramatic, and surprising than they seem. Two promising microscopists at the beginning of their careers will take you on a journey across disciplines, instruments, and the personal experiences that have shaped them. We will explore the “best of” the microscopy world: record‑breaking feats, fascinating discoveries, and techniques that have pushed the boundaries of what is possible. And along the way, we’ll share a few of our own “bests” – the kind that never make it into textbooks, yet make science so human, fun, and sometimes a little suspenseful.

Take a look inside the electron microscopy laboratory of the CEPLANT Centre at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and discover a world that is normally hidden from the human eye. Although the history of electron microscopy at our workplace does not span 75 years, fourteen years of experience have been enough for it to become an indispensable and timeless tool of our scientific work.

The accompanying programme will offer screenings of images from the electron microscope as well as glimpses into the research activities of our scientists and students.