Understanding Wave Phenomena

Waves are everywhere, and understanding their behavior leads us to understand nature. The goal of CRC 1173 »Wave Phenomena« is therefore to analytically understand, numerically simulate, and eventually manipulate wave propagation under realistic scenarios by intertwining analysis and numerics.

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Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2026

Three teams have been nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis. One of them is the team comprising Christian Koos, Philipp Dietrich, and Matthias Lauermann with their project "3D-Druck auf der Nanoskala. Photonische Mikrochips und Lichtbrücken für die digitale Zukunft". We congratulate them on their nomination and send our best wishes for the final selection. We’re keeping our fingers crossed.

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Stability of Nonlinear Waves

Currently, our summer school is held here in Karlsruhe at KIT. Around 40 international participants have made their way to us. We have registrations from all continents. The first day went very well and we intend for the other days to continue in the same way.

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Conference 2027

Save the date. There will be a 4th edition of our Conference on Mathematics of Wave Phenomena in October 4-8, 2027.

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Spokespersons retreat

The final year, too, requires careful planning and a strategic approach to its challenges. To this end, the two spokespersons attended a one-day retreat in Bad Herrenalb.

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Work-life balance

Here is the second one. A general goal is to create a balanced work-life environment. We try to live and work according to this principle. Let's see how we captured this. Enjoy.

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Cooperation Analysis & Numerics

We have commissioned the production of two new films. This one here deals with the cooperation between Analysis and Numerics. The second film will be published here soon. Have fun watching.

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Published book

We are happy that our new book Wave phenomena has been finally published in the Oberwolfach Seminars series.

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Diversity film project

Finally, today we have published the video of our diversity project. You can share it now with friends and family. Have fun watching.

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