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The experiments of
the institute normally demand major technical and financial resources. They
are therefore carried out as cooperative projects together with research
institutes and universities within and outside Germany. In this context one
has to mention the close interaction and communication with the main European
and US space agencies ESA and NASA, as well as the organizations of other
countries, such as the Space Research Institute of Russia and the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) from France. The efficient cooperation with
productive companies, mainly from the space and opto-electronic branches,
often leads to technology transfer to industry. In addition to the
institutional support by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft the
research work of the institute is supported considerably by government
institutions such as the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
(BMBF) and DLR (in former times DARA) and by the Deutsche
Forschungs-Gemeinschaft (DFG).
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UCB-MPG Center for International Exchange
in Astrophysics and Space Sciences
The UCB-MPG Center for International Exchange in Astrophysics
and Space Sciences (UCB-MPG Center) has been established in a
close collaboration with the
University of California, Berkeley (UCB, Berkeley, USA) at Berkeley.
Its goal is cooperation in all fields of astrophysics, astronomy and space
sciences. Exchange of scientists, visits and conferences are supplemented by
joint projects like SOFIA and the detector development for the far-infrared.
MPE is coordinating this project of seven Max-Planck institutes. In 2001,
there were approximately thirty visits of Max Planck staff to UCB and vice
versa under the auspices of the program.
web pages of the UCB-MPG Center
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International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics (IMPRS)
In a collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA), the Observatory of the Ludwig Maximilians
University (USM), and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) MPE offers excellent research opportunities in theoretical
and observational astrophysics for the IMPRS students, covering all wavelengths from
radio waves to gamma rays. Students conduct their graduate studies in a very stimulating environment and have
the opportunity to develop a broad background in astrophysics beyond their own dedicated research project. The
MPE is one of the world leaders in infrared, X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy and is participating in satellite
projects and the construction of instrumentation for large ground-based observatories. At the MPA internationally
renowned theory groups work on nuclear and stellar astrophysics, on galaxy formation and cosmology. The research
groups at USM enjoy reputation for their observational and theoretical work on stellar atmospheres, high-energy
astrophysics, galaxy structure and formation. The European Southern Observatory is operating the Very Large
Telescope in Chile, comprising four eight-meter telescopes and being the largest ground-based observatory of the
southern hemisphere. Graduate students will receive comprehensive training in theoretical and observational
astronomy covering the whole spectrum of research activities present in the participating institutes.
IMPRS Webseiten
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Excellence Cluster 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 will be addressed by this cluster of excellence,
entitled: "Origin and Structure of the Universe"
Excellence Cluster Universe web pages
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Physics of Galactic Nuclei
"Physics of Galactic Nuclei" (PGN) is a collaboration between the LMU and the
MPE. Primary research focus are investigations on the physics of the centres
of galaxies. Computer simulations, including gas dynamics and radiative
transfer are carried out with grid and particle based codes. We complement
observational projects at MPE and collaborate closely with the computational
astrophysics group at the university observatory.
PGN web pages
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Max-Planck-Institut Halbleiterlabor (MPI HLL)
The MPI Halbleiterlabor (German for "Semiconductor
Laboratory", abbreviated MPI Halbleiterlabor or MPI HLL) in
München-Neuperlach has been founded in 1992. It is a jointly operated
research facility of the Max-Planck-Institut für Physik (MPP) in Munich
and the Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik (MPE) in
Garching.
It's aim is to provide commercially not available silicon detectors for
particle physics and X-ray astronomy.
The complete silicon technology of the MPI HLL is adapted to the special
requirements of semiconductor radiation detectors. Important features are in
particular the ability to build wafer size defect free double sided detectors
on ultrapure silicon.
MPI HLL web pages
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MPE Testing Facility PANTER
For the characterization and calibration of X-ray telescopes and detectors MPE
operates the test facility PANTER in München-Neuried. This
instrument was originally built
between 1977 and 1980 for the characterization of ROSAT and extended due to the
experimental requirements in the following years. Nevertheless,during the
last decades nearly all astronomical X-ray experiments or parts of them
have been tested at this facility.
PANTER web pages
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IAU Division VII - Galactic System
The 2009 elected president of the Commission, Despina Hatzidimitriou (Athens) decided to
keep the web pages here at MPE.
IAU Div VII Web Pages
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IAU Division XI / Commission 44 - Space and High Energy Astrophysics
Since Prof. Dr. Günther Hasinger was elected president of the Commission,
the web pages are maintained here at MPE.
IAU Div XI Web Pages
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