Why does the pretzel fall down? Physics for children in Kaufbeuren!

Why does the pretzel fall down? Physics for children in Kaufbeuren!

A fascinating look into the world of atoms awaits the little explorers in Kaufbeuren! On November 21, 2024 at 4 p.m., the cultural workshop in the Gablonzer Haus opens its doors for the children's university of the Kaufbeuren community foundation. Here the renowned physicist Prof. Dr. Markus Heyl answer the questions of young scientists and bring them closer to the secrets of physics.

with his exciting lecture "What is an atom?" becomes Prof. Dr. Heyl awaken the children's curiosity. He will use clear examples to make complex physical concepts understandable. Why does a pretzel fall down and not up? How does flying a plane work? These and many other questions are answered in an entertaining way, while the children immerse themselves in the world of the smallest building blocks in the universe.

An expert explains the physics

Prof. Dr. Markus Heyl is not only a professor of theoretical physics III at the University of Augsburg, but also the head of the working group "Correlated Quantum Matter". His expertise will help the children be able to playfully grasp the basics of physics. The event not only promises to become instructive, but also entertaining, and offers the young participants the opportunity to ask their questions and learn more about the fascinating world of atoms.