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Freiburg Institute of Physics Activity Report 2011-2013 Freiburg Institute of Physics Activity Report 2011-2013 Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF FREIBURG ACTIVITY REPORT 2011 - 2013 Institute of Physics Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Hermann-Herder-Str. 3 79104 Freiburg Front cover Measured angular distribution of photoelectrons emitted from a Na55− cluster, scanning tunneling microscope image showing chains of oligomeric molecules, and a candidate event for a Higgs boson produced in the ATLAS experiment, symbolising the three research areas of the Institute of Physics. IMPRESSUM Published January 2014 by the Freiburg Institute of Physics Editorial Team K. Jakobs T. Schaetz O. Waldmann Design Christina Skorek Tamara Klaas Printed by University of Freiburg All rights reserved. ii The Institute of Physics of the University of Freiburg, with the explicit support of the Rectorate of the University, has decided to install an international Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), to consult and advise the institute in all aspects of its academic research and education, on a regular basis. The present activity report provides a concise description of the scientific activities of the research groups during the years 2011 to 2013, of the teaching and outreach programme, and of the available infrastructure. The part of the scientific activities is divided into three main chapters dedicated to the three main research areas of the institute. The variable structure of these chapters reflects the diverse and lively scientific cultures of the different areas which meet under the roof of this institute. The inaugural meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board is scheduled for 17 and 18 February 2014, and will be embedded into a public workshop programme, where cutting edge research on a broad selection of topics will be presented by members of the institute. iii iv Contents I The Institute of Physics 5 1.1 Structure, Research & Education . 7 1.2 Associated Institutes and Co-opted Members . 9 II Scientific Activities 2011 - 2013 11 1 Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences 13 1.1 Overview . 15 1.2 Research Groups . 18 1.2.1 Quantum Optics and Statistics . 18 1.2.2 Quantum Correlations . 20 1.2.3 Molecular and Optical Physics . 21 1.2.4 Cluster Physics . 23 1.2.5 Atomic and Molecular Physics . 24 1.2.6 Molecular and Nanophysics . 26 1.2.7 Biomolecular Dynamics . 28 1.2.8 Kiepenheuer-Institute for Solar Physics . 30 1.3 Important Publications and Conference Talks . 31 1.3.1 Publications . 31 1.3.2 Conference Talks . 35 1.4 PhD, Diploma and Master Theses . 40 1.4.1 PhD Theses . 40 1.4.2 Diploma/Master Theses . 41 2 Condensed Matter and Applied Physics 45 2.1 Overview . 47 2.2 Transport and Dynamics in Matter . 49 2.2.1 Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics . 49 2.2.2 Nanophysics and Molecular Magnetism . 50 2.2.3 Theoretical Polymer Physics . 51 2.3 Functional Materials . 53 2.3.1 Experimental Polymer Physics . 53 2.3.2 Functional Nanosystems . 54 2.3.3 Organic Photovoltaic and Electronics . 56 2.3.4 Solar Energy . 57 2.4 Biological Systems . 59 2.4.1 Dynamic Processes in Life Sciences . 59 2.4.2 Bio- and Nano-Photonics . 60 2.4.3 Neurobiology and Biophysics . 61 2.4.4 Medical Physics . 62 2.5 Important Publications and Conference Talks . 63 2.5.1 Publications . 63 2.5.2 Conference Talks . 70 1 2.6 PhD, Diploma and Master Theses . 74 2.6.1 PhD-Theses . 74 2.6.2 Diploma/Master Theses . 76 3 Particles, Fields and Cosmos 81 3.1 Overview . 83 3.2 Analysis of LHC Data - ATLAS Experiment . 84 3.2.1 The Search for the Higgs Boson . 84 3.2.2 The Search for Supersymmetry . 88 3.2.3 Tests of the Standard Model . 90 3.2.4 Detector Performance and Simulation . 90 3.3 Analysis of COMPASS Data . 91 3.4 Theory . 92 3.4.1 Concepts and Techniques in Perturbative Quantum Field Theory . 92 3.4.2 Electroweak Symmetry Breaking and Higgs Physics . 93 3.4.3 Precision Physics with Electroweak Gauge Bosons and Jets . 94 3.4.4 QCD Corrections to Many-Particle Processes . 95 3.4.5 Standard Model Extensions . 95 3.5 Detector Development . 96 3.5.1 Development of Semiconductor Detectors . 96 3.5.2 Development of Muon Detectors . 97 3.5.3 Developments in Front End Electronics . 98 3.6 GRID Computing . 99 3.7 Important Publications and Conference Talks . 101 3.7.1 Publications . 101 3.7.2 Conference Talks . 105 3.8 PhD, Diploma and Master Theses . 109 3.8.1 PhD-Theses . 109 3.8.2 Diploma/Master Theses . 111 III Teaching 113 1.1 Overview . 115 1.2 Degree Programmes . 116 1.2.1 BSc Programme . 116 1.2.2 MSc Programme . 117 1.2.3 Teacher-training Programme . 117 1.2.4 Teaching Export . 118 1.3 Office for Studies . 119 1.4 Quality Management . 119 1.5 Infrastructure . 119 1.6 Support for Students . 119 1.6.1 New Students . 119 1.6.2 Female Students . 120 1.6.3 Foreign Students . 120 1.7 Promotion for Physics . 121 IV Infrastructure 123 1.1 Buildings . 125 1.2 Administration . ..
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