Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems
| Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems |
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 Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems |
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| Category: | research Institute |
| Carrier: | Max Planck Society |
| Legal form of the carrier: | Registered association |
| Seat of the wearer: | Munich |
| Facility location: | Dresden |
| Type of research: | Basic research |
| Subjects: | Natural sciences |
| Areas of expertise: | Theoretical physics |
| Basic funding: | Federal government (50%), states (50%) |
| Management: | Jan-Michael Rost |
| Employee: | approx. 90 |
| Homepage: | www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de |
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI PKS) is a non-university research institute sponsored by the Max Planck Society (MPG) and is based in Dresden . The institute primarily conducts basic research in the field of natural sciences in the field of theoretical physics .
history
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems was founded in November 1992 following a resolution by the Senate of the Max Planck Society. Due to the favorable scientific environment and the good transport connections, Dresden was chosen as the location for the new institute. In January 1994, work could commence on a temporary basis in Dresden. The founding director was the theoretical physicist Peter Fulde , who was previously director at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart.
Together with the Technical University of Dresden and other non-university research institutions of the DRESDEN-concept science association, the MPI PKS has been participating in the “Physics of Life” (PoL) cluster of excellence for research into the physical principles of life in molecules, cells and tissues since 2018 . as well as at the excellence cluster "ct.qmat: Complexity and Topology in Quantum Materials", which is jointly organized by the University of Würzburg and the TU Dresden as well as other non-university research institutions.
research
The institute represents the physics of complex systems from classical physics to quantum physics in three main areas, shaped by the research of the three permanent departments:
- In quantum physics, the “Electronic Correlations” department conducts research in the field of condensed matter .
- With the help of semiclassical methods, the “Finite Systems” department studies non-linear phenomena in the dynamics of atoms, molecules and clusters .
- In classical physics, the " Biological Physics " department uses statistical physics to devote itself to biological topics.
Various working groups strengthen and interlink research work in such areas as non-linear time series analysis , intensive laser fields in media, physics of the sense of smell, motor systems and many-particle effects in mesoscopic systems.
In addition, the institute has an extensive seminar and workshop program with the aim of making new research directions visible and making young scientists familiar with rapidly developing new areas more quickly than before.
International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS)
The MPI is involved in the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Many Particle Systmes in Structural Environments (former name: IMPRS for Dynamical Processes in Atoms, Molecules and Solids). An IMPRS is an English-language doctoral program that enables a structured doctorate. In addition, the IMPRS has other partners. The spokesman for the IMPRS was Jan-Michael Rost until December 31, 2016 and Roderich Moessner since January 1, 2017.
Infrastructure
The institute is headed by Frank Jülicher , Roderich Moessner and Jan-Michael Rost (managing director).
At the end of 2007, a total of 91 employees were working at the institute, including 19 scientists and 45 young scientists; In addition, there were 31 third-party employees in the reporting year.
Web links
- Homepage of the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems
- Homepage of the Max Planck Society
Individual evidence
- ↑ New Cluster of Excellence PoL in Dresden. Retrieved February 15, 2019 .
- ↑ Homepage of the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat. Retrieved July 10, 2019 .
- ↑ see homepage of the IMPRS
- ↑ List of partner institutions
Coordinates: 51 ° 1 ′ 36 ″ N , 13 ° 43 ′ 1 ″ E