Condensed Matter and Applied Physics

The research focus on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics combines classical and quantum theory of complex systems, with a strong computational component, and experimental polymer physics, nano-magnetism and photovoltaics.

Research Groups at the Institute of Physics:

Solar Energy – Materials and Technology

Prof. Dr. Andreas Bett
Applied Theoretical Physics – Computational Physics

Prof. Dr. Joachim Dzubiella
Functional Nanosystems – Modelling and Simulation

Prof. Dr. Michael Moseler
PD Dr. Michael Walter
Experimental Polymer Physics

Prof. Dr. Günter Reiter
Statistical Physics of Soft Matter and Complex Systems

Prof. Dr. Tanja Schilling
PD Dr. Andreas Härtel
Biomolecular Dynamics

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Stock
PD Dr. Steffen Wolf
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

Prof. Dr. Michael Thoss
Data Analysis and Modeling of Dynamic Processes in the Life Sciences

Prof. Dr. Jens Timmer
Nanophysics and Molecular Nanomagnets

Prof. Dr. Oliver Waldmann

Contributions from external groups:

Department of Radiology – Medical Physics

Prof. Dr. Michael Bock (University Hospital)
Single molecule methods

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hugel (Inst. for Physical Chemistry)
Bio- and Nano-Photonics

Prof. Dr. Alexander Rohrbach (Inst. for Microsystems Engineering, IMTEK)
Computational Neuroscience

Prof. Dr. Stefan Rotter (Faculty for Biology)