Forschungszentrum Jülich - Peter Grünberg Institut (PGI)

The Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI) is dedicated to fundamental research on novel physical concepts and emerging materials in information technology and related fields. It also provides a state-of-the-art platform for the development of process technologies, devices and innovative nanoelectronic material systems.

News

Nobel Laureate Peter Grünberg has Died

9 April 2018. Forschungszentrum Jülich is mourning the passing of Professor Peter Grünberg. The Nobel laureate in physics and scientist of Forschungszentrum Jülich passed away last week in Jülich at the age of 78.

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Events

Apr

PGI Colloquium: Prof. Dr. Peter Zeppenfeld, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Linz, Austria

Conceptually very simple optical methods, namely Reflectance Difference Spectroscopy (RDS/RAS) and Differential Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS), can provide valuable insight into the structure and growth of ultrathin films in straight correlation with their electronic, optical and other physical or chemical properties.

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Focus

New Approaches in Information Technology

In the research alliance JARA, section JARA-FIT, we contribute to creating the basis for the information technology of the future. More: New Approaches in Information Technology …

Computer simulations with high-performance computers

In the research alliance JARA, section JARA-HPC, we contribute to making full use of the opportunities computer simulations offer to address current scientific issues. More: Computer simulations with high-performance computers …

Close-up on Science

Our research often gives rise to fascinating pictures, a selection of which you can find here. They reflect the impressive variety of research topics and methods used at PGI. More: Close-up on Science …