Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratorium

The Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory contains research facilities, experimental halls, and specialized equipment for conducting studies in low-temperature physics and quantum mechanics.

The laboratory gained international recognition in 1908 when Heike Kamerlingh Onnes achieved the first successful liquefaction of helium at a temperature of -269°C.

The facility maintains strong connections with the Boerhaave Museum, which displays numerous instruments and equipment used by Nobel laureates who worked at the laboratory.

The laboratory houses multiple research departments, conference rooms, and educational spaces where physics students conduct experiments and attend specialized lectures.

Einstein's original washbasin remains preserved within the main lecture hall, serving as a tangible connection to the numerous scientists who contributed to physics research.

Location: Leiden

Address: Nieuwsteeg 18 2311ES 2311ES

GPS coordinates: 52.15656,4.48914

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:18