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. Harald Brune, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

Until two years ago, the smallest permanent magnets were single molecular magnets. They are promising candidates for magnetic information storage, molecular spintronics, and quantum bits.

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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 …