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Serving science, serving business: The Chamber of Industry and Commerce learns about basic research
Cutting-edge research requires a strong network of leaders from all sectors of society. Conversely, the transfer of scientific knowledge is a central task for every researcher. Given that findings from basic research are indispensable drivers of innovation for industrial progress, the rapprochement…
Of the Geometry of Light
Quantum geometry is a mathematical tool that describes how quantum states change with the parameters of a system. This abstract geometric description helps researchers, for example, to better understand the properties of quantum materials or to improve the fundamental limits on measurement precision…
Explore, marvel, understand: Highlights from Girls' Day 2026 at MPL and MPZPM
On yesterday’s Girls’Day, girls in grades 5 through 10 at our two locations – the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light (MPL) and the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) – gained extensive insights into our research and work environment. Also present were the Equal Opportunity…
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