Welcome to the Junior Research Group “Complex Systems with Frustration”
We are a new research group in the Condensed Matter Theory section, established thanks to funding of the DFG in the Emmy Noether Programme.
We are working on a number of problems mostly in classical statistical physics and condensed matter theory with a focus on cutting-edge numerical simulation and optimization techniques. Specifically, we are interested in systems whose thermodynamics is dominated by the effects of disorder and frustration, such as specifically spin glasses, random-field systems, random networks, membranes and random-surface models, but also some field-theoretic topics such as discrete approaches to quantum gravity. For details, please take a look at the research section.
The proximity of the groups of Prof. Binder's and Prof. Schmid and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research creates an exciting research environment with an abundancy of opportunities for interaction inside and outside the scope of the research of the group. Close-by, there is another junior research group, led by Dr. Martin Oettel.
If you are interested in our work and, specifically, if you are considering to write a Diploma/Masters or PhD thesis in our group, please don't hesitate to contact us or just come to Martin's office.