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FZU is the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and our scientists are achieving worldwide success in a wide range of physical sciences - from elementary particles to laser physics. We work with schools, students, industry and the public sphere. Read about our latest research and look up events where you can meet us.
Researchers have discovered antiferromagnetic changes on the atomic scale
The atomically sharp domain walls that were discovered by an international team led by researchers from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, might considerably improve the research of ulta-fast memory devices made from antiferromagnetic materials.
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The Optics Division were betting on interdisciplinary research and time proved them right – everything has come together to run like a well-oiled machine
“We had the opportunity to invest time into interdisciplinary research, knowing that if everything works according to plan, we‘ll rank among the best. But an overarching element of our research remains to be optics – we’ve never run away from it,” says Alexandr Dejneka, the Optics Division Head, in an interview.
Minister of Education Petr Gazdík visited research facility ELI Beamlines
Minister Gazdík had the opportunity to talk to the representatives of ELI research teams in the laser and experimental halls. The head of the centre, Roman Hvězda, informed minister Gazdík about the history of the construction and the commissioning of unique research technologies and about current activities for research users.
Three MSCA grant holders arrive at the FZU, bringing Half a Million Euros for Physical Research
A total of 11 postdoctoral researchers have headed back from abroad to Czechia as grant holders of the Horizon Europe’s “Excellent Science” programme. Three of the researchers who will be developing their career path at the Institute of Physics have received a total of 498 836,16 Euros awarded to them as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships in order to finance their research in physics. In addition to this, the FZU has received an ERA Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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Data-Enhanced Multiscale Theory of Operando Energy Conversion Systems
Most sought-after research themes
- Electronic structure
- Preparation of GGAG single crystals for lasers
- Study of stability of hybrid perovskites by methods of weak absorption measurement
- Modelling of mesoscopically heterogeneous systems (effective medium)
- Grain boundary segregation and intergranular brittleness
Most sought-after projects
- Plasmonic biosensors advanced by diamond nanostructures (PLABIODIAM)
- Structures of elusive noble-gas compounds elucidated by 3D electron diffraction
- The impact of domain walls and surface conductivity on functional responses in ferroelectric films (IDAS)
- New avenues in the hunt for dark energy
- Real space imaging of the electrostatic potential of a single molecule by means of Atomic Force Microscopy
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About the Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a public research institution that contributes basic and applied research in the field of physics to new revolutionary discoveries and innovations, helps in the education of students and makes physics accessible to the public.