Quantum Theory of Materials (PGI-1)

Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)

Quantum Theory of Materials

We calculate and analyse the complex structural, electronic, magnetic and transport quantities of quantum materials — for fundamental research and practical applications especially in the field of materials for information processing. We develop theoretical concepts and state-of-the-art scientific software also for emerging computing using exascale computers.

Director (acting): Dr. Daniel Wortmann

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Obituary

Prof. Peter H. Dederichs (1938–2026)

The Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI) mourns the loss of its long-standing colleague Prof. Dr Peter Heinz Dederichs, who passed away on 1 August 2026 at the age of 87. With his passing, Forschungszentrum Jülich has lost an outstanding scientist who played a decisive role in shaping theoretical solid-state physics at Jülich over many decades.

Materials Science

Science: GMR Effect 2.0 for Future Orbitronics Devices

An international research team has shown in Science how magnetic states can be read out electrically using the orbital angular momentum of electrons. Jülich researchers contributed to this milestone in orbitronics, opening a new route for future electronic devices.

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Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)