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LONG NIGHT OF SCIENCE JENA

NOV 20, 2026 | 6 PM - MIDNIGHT

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At this point there is a review of the program for the Long Night of Sciences on 22.11.2024 in Jena. As soon as the planning has progressed further, the program for the next #LNDW will be published here. Thank you for your understanding.

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What does a microwave have to do with micro- and nanotechnology?

Let's explore the question together! We invite you to take a closer look at everyday phenomena and in doing so, we will build a bridge to surprising applications in cutting-edge fields of research.

Time

18:00 - 23:45 o'clock

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Institut für Angewandte Physik IAP and Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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Turning red light into green - how does that work?

Here, visitors can find out how red light is converted into green light with the help of so-called Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) - a fascinating process that relates directly to current research.

Time

18:00 - 23:45 o'clock

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Institut für Angewandte Physik IAP and Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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Sartorius - We help researchers in the pharmaceutical industry to develop new active ingredients faster

Sartorius Automated Lab Solutions GmbH develops, produces and distributes solutions for the automated analysis, selection and isolation of cells.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Sartorius Automated Lab Solutions GmbH

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Noise in traffic? Cell phone at the wheel? Our technology is a detective in road traffic.

Göschwitz: With our technology, we can detect and locate noises and dangerous behavior patterns in road traffic. Discover this live on site with our road safety experts.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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Information stand

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"Dance the Light": transferring movements into light images

City center: For the LNDW Jena, we are putting on the performance "Dance the Light" again. Anyone can try it out in the entrance area of the Ernst Abbe Tower.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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Cold nose, warm hands? Our thermal imaging camera provides unusual photo motifs.

City center: The Jenoptik thermal imaging camera gives you a different kind of photo for the family album.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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Precision optics and laser labyrinth: do you have a clear view?

Göschwitz: Our trainees from Hamburg and Switzerland will be presenting very special products and projects from the world of optics and laser technology at the LNDW Jena.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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We advance research at the highest level - and ourselves!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF

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Information stand

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Can glass be 3D printed?

3D printing with plastic has now arrived in many households. At ifw Jena, we are also working on producing bodies made of glass using 3D printing.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

ifw Jena – Günter-Köhler-Institut für Fügetechnik und Werkstoffprüfung GmbH

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Can you hear X-rays?

During radiographic testing, an X-ray machine produces a two-dimensional image or generates a three-dimensional model using CT. At ifw Jena, we have managed to make these images audible.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

ifw Jena – Günter-Köhler-Institut für Fügetechnik und Werkstoffprüfung GmbH

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Hidden life in water - on a voyage of discovery with a microscope

In the depths of the groundwater, we investigate the diversity of microscopic protozoa (protists) and their importance for the food web.

Time

18:00 - 23:55 o'clock

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Deutsches Zentrum für integrative Biodiversitäts-Forschung (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig

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Field Excavations: How Archaeological Sites Are Studied—The Example of the Yeghegis-1 Rock Shelter, Armenia

Bringing the past to light through excavations! Discover how archaeologists explore ancient sites, uncovering hidden remains, artifacts, and structures that shed light on human history, layer by layer.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

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Exhibition

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Personalized and visual storytelling with automated, generative AI from Eventstation.ai

Your personal AI photo experience

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Jena Digital e. V.

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Painting with Floor Paints

Take a creative break and paint with our floor paints!

Time

18:00 - 22:30 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

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A rice pudding to snack on

How do you make a rice pudding with delicious ingredients?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

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