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Foreword

October 18, 2010

The Max Planck Society conducts research at the frontiers of knowledge. For this reason, we always pay particular attention to any research fields that are developing dynamically and presenting new scientific challenges. [more]

Contributors

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About the Max Planck Society

The Max Planck Approach
The role of the Max Planck Society in the German science system
The Biology and Medicine Section
The Biology and Medicine Section (BMS) comprises a total of 27 Max Planck institutes and 7 research facilities, the work of which reflects the life sciences in their entire breadth and at all levels of complexity.
The Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section
The Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section (CPTS) includes 32 Max Planck institutes in 21 locations. Basic research performed in physics, astronomy, chemistry, materials sciences and mathematics is the classic foundation for technological processes.
The Humanities Section
The Humanities Section (HS) comprises a total of 19 Max Planck institutes. Their research examines such subjects as human language, the institutional foundations of the modern economy, demographic change, and the cognitive foundations of perception and action.

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Chemistry . Complex Systems . Computer Science . Material Sciences . Quantum Physics . Solid State Research

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Multi-scale modeling

October 18, 2010

Successful multi-scale modelling of materials and processes is now predictive and not just descriptive. [more]

Complex Systems . Computer Science . Material Sciences . Mathematics . Quantum Physics . Solid State Research

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Control of quantum many-body correlations

October 18, 2010

More precise control over quantum phenomena will help realize advances in fundamental physics and a range of new technologies. [more]

Behavioural Biology . Cognitive Science . Complex Systems . Computer Science . Ecology . Linguistics . Mathematics

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Multi-modal computing and interaction

October 18, 2010

The first challenge is to organize, understand and search the available multi-modal data in a robust, efficient and intelligent way. The second challenge is to develop systems that mirror human behaviour and are intuitively interactive. [more]

Complex Systems . Material Sciences . Quantum Physics . Solid State Research

Nanoscience and nanotechnology

October 18, 2010

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Cell Biology . Complex Systems . Ecology . Material Sciences . Medicine . Plant Research . Solid State Research . Structural Biology

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Biological materials sciences

October 18, 2010

Biomimetic materials science draws inspiration from natural structures to synthesize new materials with improved functionality. [more]

Cell Biology . Chemistry . Complex Systems . Material Sciences . Particle Physics . Quantum Physics . Solid State Research

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Matter in new light and why light matters

October 18, 2010

In the coming decade, the creation of artificial materials with new optical properties, especially along lines inspired by biomaterials, will revolutionize optics. [more]

Astronomy . Astrophysics . Complex Systems . Particle Physics . Plasma Physics

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Big questions, big projects

October 18, 2010

Tackling the biggest open questions in science increasingly demands financial and human resources on an international scale. [more]

Astronomy . Astrophysics . Complex Systems . Mathematics . Particle Physics . Plasma Physics . Quantum Physics

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Space, time, matter and forces

October 18, 2010

Particle-physics experiments will help explain the origin of dark matter and the absence of anti-matter. [more]

 
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