A brass ball hovers above a spiral-shaped periodic table of elements (Foucault pendulum above periodic table according to Benfey).

Chemistry meets Physics - Physics meets Chemistry

Our mission: To perform world-leading fundamental research on the properties of materials, working at the boundaries of solid state chemistry and condensed matter physics.
 
Chemistry meets Physics - Physics meets Chemistry

Chemistry meets Physics - Physics meets Chemistry

Our Mission: The core scientific goal of the MPI CPfS is to work at the forefront of modern solid state chemistry and physics.  A particular focus is on the interface between the two fields of research.  Key open questions include understanding the interplay of topology and symmetry in modern materials, maximizing control in materials synthesis, understanding the nature of intermetallic compounds, and studying giant response functions at the boundary between the metallic and superconducting states.  This fundamental research provides the basis for future application-oriented work.
Chemistry meets Physics - Physics meets Chemistry

Chemistry meets Physics - Physics meets Chemistry

Our mission : To perform world-leading fundamental research on the properties of materials, working at the boundaries of solid state chemistry and condensed matter physics.
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Help for Ukraine

Programs of the MPS and the MPI CPfS supporting scientists from Ukraine

News

Events

6th International School on Aperiodic Crystals
From September 1st – 5th, 2025 the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is pleased to host the 6th International School on Aperiodic Crystals.
It is a Satellite Meeting to the 35th European Crystallographic Meeting in Lviv and Poznan.

Departments of the Institute

Physics of Quantum Materials
Andrew P. Mackenzie

Career

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The institute strives to create career advancement for all employees while at the same time placing strong emphasis on the career and personal advancement of junior scientists.
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The local gender equality officers are elected for four years by the employees of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids. According to the MPGs’ working council agreement, they are committed to gender equality and gender sensititvity. Find more informations here.
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In 2018 the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science received the Work-Life Balance Certificate for the fifth time (after 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015). The quality seal from the company berufundfamilie GmbH is valid for three years and honors family friendly employers.

Films


Aerial view of the two neighbouring MPis on Nöthnitzer Strasse.

The Dresden Max Planck Institutes

Video September 14, 2018
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MRS Spring and Autumn Meeting 2018

Video April 17, 2018
The research at the MPI CPfS was presented at the MRS Spring Meeting 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, and MRS Fall Meeting 2018 in Boston, USA.
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Corporate Film about the Institute

Video August 30, 2011
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