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

Magnetic skyrmions: Not the only ones of their class

Jülich, 28 June 2018 - Tiny magnetic vortex structures, so-called skyrmions, have been researched intensively for some time for future energy-efficient space-saving data storage devices. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now discovered another class of particle-like magnetic object that could take the development of data storage devices a significant step forward. If skyrmions are used to encode the number "1", then the new objects could be used to encode the number "0".

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Events

Oct

PGI Colloquium: Prof. Dr. Annie K. Powell, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany

We have been developing ways to take the next steps in 3d/4f chemistry by cyclising small 3d/4f units to create “trapped infinite chains”. The idea of cyclising subunit building blocks to supply added cooperativity to the system takes its inspiration from the added value of cyclising a finite peptide chain or creating an aromatic ring system which show different properties from their simple chain precursors.

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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 …