Welcome to the MPI for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter

The MPSD investigates dynamical phenomena within matter down to the elementary timescales of atomic and electronic motions.

Shared space: The Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL)

Scientific collaboration: Researchers from the MPSD, the Universität Hamburg and DESY come together at the CFEL.

Institute news

MPSD establishes joint quantum phenomena research center with Columbia University and the Flatiron Institute.

Ultrashort laser flashes

Mirrors, lights, action: Researchers use laser pulses to probe the dynamic behavior of atoms and electrons.

Condensed Matter Dynamics

Director: Andrea Cavalleri

Theory

Director: Angel Rubio