Research groups
The Innsbruck Physics Research Center is divided into four main research areas: Astrophysics and Particle Physics, Experimental Physics, Ion and Applied Physics, and Theoretical Physics. Our research groups collaborate closely with leading institutions around the world, offering researchers a highly connected and international environment.
Stellar Astrophysics
Stefan Kimeswenger
Computational Astroparticle Physics
Ralf Kissmann
Experimental Particle Physics
Emmerich Kneringer
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Francine Marleau
Galactic Astrophysics
Norbert Przybilla
Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
Anita Reimer
Experimental Astroparticle Physics
Olaf Reimer
Extragalactic Astrophysics
Tim Schrabback
Stellar Evolution and Asteroseismology
Konstanze Zwintz
Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy
Rainer Blatt
Ultracold Quantum Matter Theory
Russell Bisset
Dipolar Quantum Gases
Francesca Ferlaino
Ultracold Quantum Matter
Rudolf Grimm
Superconducting Quantum Circuits
Gerhard Kirchmair
Photonics
Gregor Weihs
Strongly Correlated Quantum Matter
Hanns-Christoph Nägerl
Quantum Interfaces
Tracy E. Northup
Qudit Quantum Technology
Martin Ringbauer
Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy
Christian Roos
Chemical Physics
Martin K. Beyer
Inelastic Electron Scattering
Stefan Denifl
Cold Collisions
Katrin Erath Dulitz
Nonlinear Plasma Dynamics
Alexander Kendl
Computational Photophysics
Milan Oncak
Bio-Nano-Physics
Paul Scheier
Molecular Systems
Roland Wester
Quantum Information & Computation
Hans J. Briegel
Many-Body Quantum Optics
Hannes Pichler
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
Helmut Ritsch
Quantum Computing
Wolfgang Lechner
Bio and Nano Physics
Thomas Franosch
Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
Peter Zoller