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A group of ≈500 scientists, students, and staff, studying the physics and chemistry of condensed matter, ranging from lithium batteries to quantum technologies.

30/04/2026

April 30 >>> International day of Jazz

What do jazz music and solid state physics have in common?

Let’s start with the latter. In solid-state physics, there are fascinating phenomena that scientists call emergent phenomena. Superconductivity (the conduction of electric charge without any losses) and magnetism are examples.

Emergent phenomena can only arise in systems with many particles, where the particles are constantly interacting with one another. Through these interactions, they can organize and form new states of matter—states that would be impossible to observe if the particles simply acted independently and did not interact.

And jazz? Think of a jazz band. Each note a musician plays is not just for themselves, but a way of communicating with the other players. They exchange flats and sharps, sudden rhythmic changes, engaging in a constant dialogue that creates something entirely new! Sounds familiar?

Happy Jazz Day, everybody! 🎷

Find out here more about what researchers do in our institute: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/3721/10_Departments

02/03/2026

27 Februar >>>>>>>Ein Quantum Improv Show in Bodman-Ludwigshafen 🎭🔬

We once again teamed up with the theater ensemble Kanonenfutter for a new series of shows centered on the theme of quantum mechanics.

The Kanonenfutter ensemble kicked off its tour with the show “Ein Quantum Impro” — a performance that combines the wonders of improvisational theater with the wonders of quantum mechanics! 🎭🎤

Can complex concepts like the Pauli exclusion principle or quantum superposition be translated into relationships and stories?
That is precisely where the magic of the show came to life: by taking elements of physics and transforming them into the social dynamics we experience every day.

The Coulomb attraction between an electron and a proton became the story of a flat share in which one roommate is a party animal and the other a neat freak.
Meanwhile, NV centers in diamond inspired a story about a guru and an apprentice in a pristine, untainted yoga studio, where their connection remained pure and undisturbed by external influences.

On stage, our own Sam Van Gele took part in the show as the scientific expert — explaining key concepts, sharing insights into the life of a scientist, and providing inspiration for the improvised scenes.

It was a wonderful evening full of laughter that brought the audience closer to the scientific world — not only by making complex topics more approachable, but also by offering a glimpse into how science works and what scientists are really like.
If you missed the show, don’t despair. This was only the first stop of the tour — you still have a chance to catch it!

Here are the next appointments:

März 21– Kunstdrucktheater Esslingen
Apr. 25 – Theaterschachtel Neuhausen
Mai 2 – Club Bastion Kirchheim
Okt. 9 – Theaterwerkstatt Schwäbisch Gmünd
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16/02/2026

Let's welcome Dr. Pietro Maria Bonetti back to our institute! 🥳

Pietro Bonetti is no stranger to MPI. He got here his PhD in Walter Metzner's group, flying afterwards to the US to work with Prof. Subir Sachdev in Harvard.

He never forgot his first love and came back as a group leader to MPI FKF, where he will now work on frustrated magnetic lattices using artificial intelligence models.

Pietro is a theoretical physicist and we decided to welcome him with a little challenge 😎

We wish Pietro the best of luck in his research and in starting off his new group! ✌🏼🥳

14/02/2026

February 14th >>> We also celebrate saint Valentine's day at MPI FKF and share our love for science with you all 🫰🏼

Many thanks to Valentin Zimmermann for telling us about his research! 😄

12/02/2026

February 11 >>>> International Day of Women and Girls in Science‼️‼️

At MPI FKF, the Athena Group contributed to this effort by hosting an open event on February 11 titled “Can I Say That?”

Over some fine “Kaffee und Kuchen” (coffee and cake), employees of MPI found on the coffee tables cue cards containing conversation starters on topics related to gender equality in science, which contained situations lived by female colleagues in their workplaces.

The conversations often brought up crucial issues that women face daily or have faced throughout their academic careers.

From receiving a lower grade in an exam, exclusively because of the gender, to “needing” approval from male colleagues in university assignments, it is clear how unconscious biases affect women both personally and professionally.

The fatal blow is the normalization of these behaviors — accepting that that’s just how it is and that it couldn’t be otherwise.

Raising awareness through open dialogue on gender inequality is a necessary part of the process of deconstructing unconscious biases and toxic dynamics.

It is important to encourage this discourse in order to make these inequalities as visible as possible. For how long can people avoid discussing the elephant in the room?

Only by working together and being aware of our own prejudices and biases, we can make academia a safe environment for everybody, independently of their gender, race or sexual orientation.

We believe it and repeat it: science needs everybody! 👩🏼‍🔬 👨🏼‍🔬

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science you all! ☮️ 🫰🏼

📷 MPI FKF

28/01/2026

German-Austrian Physics Tournament from 15 to 18 January 2026.

The 2026 GPT flew by!🚀

It was a great three days of science, all the participating teams contributed with a lot of energy and excitement and created a comfortable and lively environment in which to engage in scientific discussions while getting to know new physics students.

Without reservations, let’s congratulate team LMUminosity, for LMU Munich, for winning the competition! We look forward to seeing you and supporting you in the finals! 🎉🎉🎉

We sincerely thank the entire organization team of the German Physics Tournament, as well as Prof. Bernhard Keimer, who gave full support and provided funding for the organization of GPT 2026 at the MPI FKF.

Shout outs to Denise S. Christovam and Mário M. de Oliveira for organizing the event over the past months and for making sure that everything proceeded smoothly throughout the tournament.

Shout outs also to the scientists of the MPI FKF and other institutions who served on the jury with a firm hand and a just heart.😌

Special mentions go to the two mascots: Der Schredder (the fox) from team Hamburg and the Axolotl from team Aachen, for supporting their teams throughout the competition and reminding us that science is about passion and connecting to others and that, perhaps, the real German-Austrian tournament was the friends you made along the way. 🫰🏼

26/01/2026

We congratulate Dr. Denise S. Christovam and Dr. Jiyeon Kim for winning the “Dr. Elisabeth Bauser Fellowship” of 2026!

Denise Christovam will work in the Solid State Spectroscopy department led by Prof. Keimer, while Jiyeon Kim will work in the nanochemistry department led by Prof. Lotsch.

We are sure that their achievements will inspire future generations of women in science!

Link to the full article here: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/8907326/2026_01_Bauser_Fellowship_Winners?c=8608137
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15/01/2026

Die deutsche Version folgt unten>>>

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Queisser, who passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. As founding director, he shaped the institute for almost three decades and leaves behind an outstanding scientific legacy.
Together with William Shockley, he developed the Shockley-Queisser limit, which is still valid today and describes the maximum possible efficiency of solar cells.
The Max Planck Institute organized a well-attended memorial in his honor, which showed how Professor Queisser was an influential figure both scientifically and from a human standpoint.
Find the full article here: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/8745141/2025_07_Queisser

Das Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung trauert um Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Queisser, der am 27. Juni 2025 im Alter von 93 Jahren verstorben ist. Als Gründungsdirektor prägte er das Institut über fast drei Jahrzehnte und hinterlässt ein herausragendes wissenschaftliches Vermächtnis.
Gemeinsam mit William Shockley entwickelte er das bis heute gültige Shockley-Queisser-Limit, das den maximal möglichen Wirkungsgrad von Solarzellen beschreibt.
The Max Planck Institute organized a well-attended memorial in his honor, which showed how Professor Queisser was an influential figure both scientifically and from a human standpoint.
Den vollständigen Artikel finden Sie hier: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/8745141/2025_07_Queisser

13/01/2026

From January 15 to 18, 2026, the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart will host the 8th edition of the German–Austrian Physics Tournament. In this competition, physics students from German and Austrian universities will compete in a battle royale using only mathematics and experiments (unless the referees are not watching). The winning team will represent Germany and Austria at the International Physics Tournament, which will take place from May 26 to 30, 2026. We wish all teams the best of luck and look forward to days of engaging and constructive scientific competition.

12/01/2026

We're looking for a student assistant!

You'll be working on aberration-corrected lithography using advanced STEM techniques, including EELS measurements and nano-fab work. Perfect for those with a bachelor's degree!

More info & how to apply: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/8895129/job_full_offer_25977530

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