Forschungszentrum Jülich

Society needs solutions from research. These solutions must be based on completely new ways of thinking and can only be realized using state-of-the-art research tools. This is the task that Forschungszentrum Jülich has set itself: key technologies for the 21st century.

Technologies for Research and Society

Forschungszentrum Jülich develops technologies that benefit research in Germany and worldwide in the areas of health, energy, and climate, as well as information technology. Scientists use computer simulations with supercomputers to define the characteristics of proteins that play a role in autoimmune disorders or to develop evacuation scenarios for large-scale events. Neutron research is a key instrument in materials research, for example, when designing innovative materials with special properties. Society benefits from the research results yielded through these innovative methods and unique instruments. This is the mission of Forschungszentrum Jülich.

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Health

The life expectancy of humans is increasing. This means that age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, are also becoming more common in society. Targeted research activities today can lay the groundwork for effective treatment tomorrow.

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9point4

Insight into the human brain: the 9.4-tesla magnetic resonance tomograph (MRT) combined with a positron emission tomograph (PET) helps scientists develop new techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological brain diseases. More: 9point4 …

Neurostimulator

It's a humming, rattling, whistling or ringing sound: tinnitus (from the Latin tinnire - to ring). Research results from Forschungszentrum Jülich serve as the basis for a new treatment referred to as neurostimulation. The brain is trained to "unlearn" the sound. More: Neurostimulator …

Energy and Environment

Progress in technology brings with it a growing demand for energy in times of declining resources. Developing environmentally friendly renewable energy concepts: this is what Jülich researchers are working on.

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Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy aims to use our knowledge about biological processes to ensure an adequate food supply, to guarantee an envrionmentally friendly energy supply and to develop novel materials not based on oil. More: Bioeconomy …

Envrionmentally Friendly Power Plants

Jülich scientists develop innovative membrane materials to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from fossile power plants. Another field of work includes the improvement of the heat resistance of thermal barrier coatings used in metallic turbine blades to make turbines more efficient. More: Envrionmentally Friendly Power Plants …

Information Technology

Communications technology and digital networking has become part and parcel of everyday life. Jülich researchers are laying the groundwork for the information systems of tomorrow.

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Supercomputer

Supercomputers allow us to obtain insights and knowledge that has been previously inaccessible for physical, technical, financial or ethical reasons. Together with numerous partners in science and industry, Forschungszentrum Jülich develops tools and methods, hardware and software in this key technology of the 21st century. More: Supercomputer …

Novel Chip Structures

The miniaturization of hardware will soon reach its physical limits. One solution could involve three-dimensional structures, such as nanometre-sized walls or columns on a silicon surface. More: Novel Chip Structures …