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www.universe-cluster.de
(SDSS). These independent achievements promise to provide a
consistent and quantitative cosmological model. As a result of
The Cluster is dedicated to address several specifi c
a concerted effort between astrophysicists, nuclear and particle
research questions (see picture “Evolution of the Universe”).
physicists the Cosmological Standard Model is expected to de-
A Planck Scale & Strings: How does matter behave
scribe the origin of matter and of fundamental forces as well as
at extremely high energies and short distances?
the evolution of the Universe from a tiny fraction of a second after
the Big Bang until now – and maybe into the distant future.
B Matter & Forces:
Is there symmetry between matter and forces?
Building a joint venture for the Universe
C Particle Hierarchy: What is the origin of particle
In this setting the Excellence Cluster Universe was founded to
masses and the reason for their hierarchy?
create a unique interdisciplinary research platform to address un-
D Early Universe: How was matter generated
answered cosmological questions. Being a joint venture of highly
and what are cosmic phase transitions?
renowned national and international institutes, this institution is
expected to become one of the largest centres in fundamental
E Dark Universe:
physics and astrophysics worldwide. The Cluster was initiated by
What are the dark components of the Universe?
the physics department of the Technische Universität München F Black Holes:
(TUM) in the course of a national competition aimed to boost top- How did black holes form and evolve
level research in Germany. Besides TUM, the second Munich-
G Heavy Elements: How was the Universe
based University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), is in-
enriched with heavy elements?
volved with both its physics faculty and observatory. Further key
organisations in the Cluster include the Max-Planck-Institutes for
physics, astrophysics, extraterrestrial physics and plasma phys- At the same time, these questions represent the key subjects of
ics along with the European Organisation for Astronomical Re- the seven Research Areas in the Cluster.
search in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO). With its interdisciplinary approach, its outstanding technological
These physics and astrophysics institutes in Garching and Mu- infrastructure and its networked structure the Excellence Clus-
nich constitute an outstanding research environment for interdis- ter Universe offers a highly attractive research environment. Be-
ciplinary research. Through its members, the Excellence Cluster sides scientists working in their original institutes, the Cluster will
Universe gains access to a large number of innovative research establish new working groups, thereby leveraging the installation
facilities and instruments, e.g. telescopes like the Very Large Tel- of junior research groups with the option of tenure track profes-
escope (VLT) in Chile operated by ESO, satellites like Planck, ac- sorships. In addition, the Cluster’s headquarter in Garching will
celerators like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Facility for host international visiting scientists and research fellows, offering
Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR), the high mass neutrino de- them stimulating working conditions to team with their research
tector Borexino and the Garching neutron source. The institutions colleagues. The Cluster’s scientifi c agenda is complemented with
participating in the Cluster play a leading role either by develop- an extensive event programme including workshops, colloquia,
ing and running these facilities or by designing and performing seminars and conferences. To tie strong international bonds the
cutting-edge experiments using them. Thus the Cluster provides Cluster is currently entering strategic alliances with leading-edge
excellent opportunities for new discoveries focusing on the re- universities and independent research institutions all over the
search questions of modern cosmology and particle physics. world.
esponsibility for content
Career opportunities:
http://universe-cluster.de/jobs/
Cluster Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Stephan Paul
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General Contact:
Technische Universität München
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Excellence Cluster Universe
Boltzmannstr. 2
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85748 Garching / Germany
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Tel: +49.89.358.31.7100
E-mail:
barbara.wankerl@universe-cluster.de
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