HOME Contact Sitemap Imprint Intern Deutsch   Shortcuts Contact Events (Indico) Jobs & Trainings Links Local Facilities Press Research About the Institute Research Press and Public Events Graduate Studies Jobs & Trainings For Guests Staff Local Facilities Links Max-Planck-Institut für Physik The Max Planck Institute for Physics (Werner Heisenberg Institute) mourns the passing of our director emeritus and scientific member Prof. Dr. Gerd Buschhorn who died on January 20th, 2010 at the age of 75. Gerd Buschhorn had a significant impact on the study of experimental particle physics in Germany and worked on a wide spectrum of investigations in physics. He campaigned tirelessly for the needs of the institute and the Max Planck Society with great persuasiveness and dedication. It is with enormous gratitude for his many contributions that our institute bids farewell to Gerd Buschhorn. Obituary Professor Dr. Gerd Buschhorn (1934 – 2010) [more] About the Institute Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Physik in Munich explore the smallest constituents of matter and their interactions. The behavior of these elementary particles , quarks, charged leptons and neutrinos, help us to better understand the origin of the universe. The Institute collaborates at an international level on experiments at major particle physics laboratories throughout the world. This includes CERN in Geneva, DESY in Hamburg and the Gran Sasso underground laboratory in Italy. Experiments investigating cosmic rays are also performed on the Canary Island La Palma. Theorists not only interpret the results of the experiments jointly with the experimental physicists, but also develop new theories for a better understanding of our Universe... [more] Research Our research focus is on the physics and astrophysics of elementary particles, from both an experimental and a theoretical perspective. [more] International Max Planck Research School Elementary Particle Physics The IMPRS on Elementary Particle Physics (IMPRS EPP) offers outstanding research and training opportunities to highly qualified doctoral students. The excellent theoretical and experimental research opportunities cover a wide range of topics in high energy particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology. The IMPRS EPP is open for students from all countries and offers 3-year fellowships available for both international and national students. [more] The Cluster of Excellence for Fundamental Physics: Origin and Structure of the Universe Where did our Universe come from? What is it made of? What drives its evolution? How did its fundamental building blocks, galaxies, stars and planets form? Which processes generated the elements out of which we are made? These fundamental questions are addressed by this cluster of excellence, entitled “Origin and Structure of the Universe". [more] News Announcements Calendar of Events (Indico) "Evolution of the Universe" Big Bang in the Tunnel Big Bang in the Tunnel Local Facilities Publications Staff For Guests Guest House IT Info Jobs & Trainings Job Offers Apprenticeships at the Institute Contact Address Directions to the Institute Press and Public Relations  info@mppmu Print version   Top ©  2009 , MPI of Physics, Munich Imprint