The study of crystals in physics has advanced the scientific understanding of the behavior of matter and has provided key insights into the nature of space and time - with far-reaching societal consequences.

Crystals have both served as an object of scientific investigation and as a requisite or medium for physical studies. In general, crystals are known for their regular, repeating patterns, which yield unique physical properties. In this course, different types of crystals and processes of crystallization will be discussed, e.g. six-corned snowflakes that kept Johanne Kepler awake at night, noteable molecular structures in chemistry and their effect on the human body, as well as beta barium borate crystals that allow the creation of entangled photons, and the hypothetical structure of time crystals.

In addition, societal, ecological, and technological impacts will be explored - as well as connections to the arts and popular culture.

• Recap of one of the sessions (in groups)​
• Active participation in the reading discussions​
• Paper á 2.000-3.000 words on one of the topics discussed in the course or artistic work to be presented on June 28th