What Is THEP?

• THEP stands for Theoretical High‑Energy Physics, which is a research group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

What Do They Study?

• They explore the smallest parts of everything—tiny particles like quarks and leptons.
• They try to understand the forces and rules that govern how these particles work together.
• Their work ranges from:
  • How particles behave and interact (called particle interactions)
  • To big theoretical ideas like string theory and quantum gravity—basically, new ways to explain how the universe works at a very deep level.

How Do They Share and Teach?

• They hold talks and seminars where experts come and explain ideas. Some of the events include:
  • Theorie‑Palaver
  • Pizza & Physics (fun science chats with food!)
  • Joint seminars with other universities like Munich, Heidelberg, and Vienna
• They also teach classes, especially for students studying physics, with advanced topics in particle physics.

Who’s Behind It?

• The group includes several professors and researchers, each working on different topics