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36-676: (Redirected from Einstein Institute ) Albert Einstein Institute or similar may refer to: The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics , a physics research institute in Germany The Albert Einstein Institution , a non-profit organisation involved in non-violent methods of political resistance (based in the United States) The Einstein Institute of Mathematics ,

72-465: A squeezed-light source at the Advanced Virgo gravitational-wave detector . During the third joint observation run of the gravitational-wave detectors, it reduced the quantum-mechanical background noise by about third, increasing the expected detection rate of binary neutron star mergers by up to 26%. Researchers at AEI contribute to the planning, development of, and the science case for

108-576: A mathematics research institute in Israel Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Albert Einstein Institute . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Albert_Einstein_Institute&oldid=871569431 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

144-649: A national rank within the 34–36 range. According to the ARWU World 2022, the university's global position is within the 501–600 range, while nationally it ranks between 32nd and 36th. Measured by the number of top managers in the German economy, Leibniz University Hannover ranked 7th in 2019. Leibniz University Hannover ranked 34th place worldwide in the THE Impact Rankings 2023 – SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and between 101–200 in

180-539: A program for visits and presentations by researchers at high schools. The institute runs the popular-science webportal Einstein Online, which is a hypertext network with introductory and in-depth articles about Einstein's theory of relativity and its consequences. Since 2018, the institute has been offering a Journalists-in-Residence program to science journalists. The goal is to improve the communication between journalists and scientists, and to provide deeper insight into

216-683: A research stay at a Max Planck Institute. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics has two Max Planck Partner Groups: At AEI Hannover and AEI Potsdam, there are two LIGO Scientific Collaboration groups concerned with theory and data analysis of the LIGO and Virgo detectors. At AEI Hannover there is also the GEO group concerned with various experimental topics. AEI researchers in Potsdam and Hannover analyse LIGO and Virgo data. They also develop predictions of gravitational-wave signals used for

252-550: Is a satellite-based geodesy mission that takes detailed measurements of the Earth's gravitational field and its temporal and spatial variations by interferometric distance measurements between two satellites. The laser ranging interferometer used for this purpose is a cooperation between NASA and German partners, with the German contribution led by the AEI. The instrument's concept, its prototypes and technical specifications were done at

288-403: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics The institute conducts fundamental research in mathematics, data analysis , astrophysics and theoretical physics as well as research in laser physics , vacuum technology, vibration isolation and classical and quantum optics . When

324-760: The Einstein Telescope (ET), a third-generation gravitational-wave detector in Europe. The ET steering committee co-chair is at AEI Hannover, and laser technology for the ET Prototype in Maastricht is to be developed at AEI Hannover. AEI Potsdam researchers contribute to developing wave-form models for third generation gravitational-wave detectors such as the Einstein Telescope. The GEO600 gravitational-wave detector south of Hannover

360-621: The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope . 52°24′59″N 12°58′9″E  /  52.41639°N 12.96917°E  / 52.41639; 12.96917 University of Hannover Leibniz University Hannover (German: Leibniz Universität Hannover ), also known as the University of Hannover , is a public research university located in Hanover , Germany. Founded on 2 May 1831 as Higher Vocational School,

396-673: The German National Library of Science and Technology , the largest science and technology library in the world. The roots of the university begin in the Higher Vocational College/Polytechnic Institute ( Höhere Gewerbeschule/Polytechnische Schule ), founded on 2 May 1831. In 1879 the Higher Vocational School moved into the historic Guelph palace ( Welfenschloss ), which was specially converted for

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432-489: The LIGO Scientific Collaboration announced the first detection of gravitational waves , researchers of the institute were involved in modeling, detecting, analysing and characterising the signals. The institute is part of a number of collaborations and projects: it is a main partner in the gravitational-wave detector GEO600 ; institute scientists are developing waveform-models that are applied in

468-768: The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. . The Potsdam branch partners with the Humboldt University , the University of Potsdam and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics . It cooperates with the IMPRS for Mathematical and Physical Aspects of Gravitation, Cosmology and Quantum Field Theory (also at AEI Potsdam), the master's degree program in astrophysics at the University of Potsdam , the Astrophysics Network Potsdam ,

504-492: The Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University , and the University of Maryland . The institute offers an annual two-week spring school for 40 international students of mathematics and physics . Each year, the lectures, exercises, and discussions cover different topics from the institute's research expertise. Lectures are held by researchers from the institute. The Jürgen Ehlers Spring School

540-460: The first direct detection of gravitational waves on Earth. Scientists of the institute also work towards the unification of the fundamental theories of physics – general relativity and quantum mechanics – into a theory of quantum gravity . Max Planck Partner Groups carry out research in fields overlapping with those of the former host Max Planck institute. They are established to support junior scientists returning to their home country after

576-431: The AEI. AEI researchers have been involved in developing and testing the flight hardware. The institute participates in two International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS). Such research schools are graduate programs run by Max Planck Institutes in partnership with local universities, offering a Ph.D. degree. The IMPRS for Mathematical and Physical Aspects of Gravitation, Cosmology and Quantum Field Theory partners with

612-639: The Faculty of Humanities and Political Science were founded and the Technische Hochschule ('Technical College' or 'Technical University') became the Technische Universität Hannover ('Technical University Hannover'). Between 1973 and 1980 the faculties of Law, Business and Economics, and the formerly independent Teachers Training College were added to the university and in 1978 the Technische Universität Hannover

648-462: The Institute for Gravitational Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover were responsible for and coordinated the German contribution to the mission. During the operations phase, Max Planck and Leibniz Universität researchers in Hannover were partners in the mission's data analysis. They also played a leading role developing the analysis software LTPDA, a MATLAB toolbox. AEI scientist took part in

684-639: The Institute for Mathematics at University of Potsdam , the Institute of Physics at Humboldt University , IIT Bombay , Chennai Mathematical Institute , and the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences The IMPRS on Gravitational Wave Astronomy is run in two collaborating branches, one in Hannover and one in Potsdam-Golm. The Hannover branch cooperates with the Leibniz University Hannover and

720-704: The SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) rankings. The library was established on the founding of the Höhere Gewerbeschule/Polytechnische Schule in 1831. It expanded into an important collection as the institution evolved from a vocational/technical college into the full University. The removal of the books into storage during the Second World War secured valuable old stocks that became a unique national collection of scientific and technical literature in postwar Germany. This

756-428: The field of general relativity . It covers theoretical and experimental gravitational physics , quantum gravity , multi-messenger astronomy and cosmology . The institute has a strong research focus on gravitational-wave astronomy : five out of six departments are working on different aspects of this research field. Central research topics are: All these efforts enable a new kind of astronomy , which began with

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792-642: The gravitational-wave detectors for detecting and characterising gravitational waves . They are developing detector technology and are also analyzing data from the detectors of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Virgo Collaboration and the KAGRA Collaboration. They also play a leading role in planning and preparing the space-based detector LISA (planned launch date: 2034) and are involved in developing

828-606: The institute opened a branch at the Universität Hannover with a focus on data analysis and the development and operation of gravitational-wave detectors on Earth and in space. The Hannover institute originated from the Institute for Atom and Molecule Physics (AMP) of the Universität Hannover, which was established in 1979 by the Department of Physics. The research focus of the institute is in

864-410: The institute's research. The institute together with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is one of the two host institutions of the distributed volunteer computing project Einstein@Home . Einstein@Home aggregates computing time on volunteers’ computers to search for signals from rotating neutron stars in data from the LIGO gravitational-wave detectors , from large radio telescopes , and from

900-414: The mission operations shifts at ESOC . The space-based gravitational-wave observatory LISA is developed under ESA leadership in collaboration with a scientific consortium. The LISA consortium is led by AEI director Karsten Danzmann. At AEI Hannover and AEI Potsdam there are LISA Consortium groups. At AEI Hannover there are large laboratories for LISA laser interferometry experiments. GRACE-FO

936-701: The purpose. On 1 April 1879, the Higher Vocational School became the Royal College of Technology ( Königliche Technische Hochschule ). In 1899 Kaiser Wilhelm II granted the College of Technology a status equal to that of universities and the right to confer doctorates. The college was reconstructed in 1921 with the financial support of the College Patrons' Association. As of 1 July 1922, there were three faculties: Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. In 1968

972-493: The search for mergers of black holes and neutron stars and their interpretation. The AEI Hannover is a partner institution in the advanced LIGO project and contributed the pre-stabilized laser system for the advanced LIGO detectors in Hanford and Livingston. AEI researchers help commissioning and operating the advanced LIGO interferometers. In early 2018 researchers at AEI Hannover have developed, built, and helped install

1008-718: The third generation of earth-bound gravitational-wave detectors ( Einstein Telescope , Cosmic Explorer ). The institute is also a major player in the Einstein@Home and PyCBC projects. From 1998 to 2015, the institute has published the open access review journal Living Reviews in Relativity . The newly founded institute started its work in April 1995 and has been located in Potsdam-Golm since 1999. In 2002

1044-524: The university has undergone six periods of renaming, its most recent in 2006. Leibniz University Hannover is a member of TU9 , an association of the nine leading Institutes of Technology in Germany. It is also a member of the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research , a non-profit association of leading engineering universities in Europe. The university sponsors

1080-527: The university is spread over 160 buildings occupying 322,700 square metres (79.7 acres) of floor space. The university's overall budget was approximately €441.8M in 2013, broken down as follows: As per the QS World 2024, the university is placed 481st globally and holds the 30th position nationally. In the THE World 2024 rankings, the university is placed within the 351–400 range globally, and holds

1116-627: The university voted in April 2006 to rename the University of Hannover to Leibniz Universität Hannover . Following agreement by the Leibniz Academy on the use of the name, the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover received its name on the 360th anniversary of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 's birth. The brand of the university is Leibniz Universität Hannover . The old logo of

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1152-795: The university was inspired by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . The current logo, adopted in 2008, is a stylised excerpt from a letter to Duke Rudolf August of Wolfenbüttel, in which Leibniz presented binary numbers for the first time. Nine faculties with more than 190 first-degree full-time and part-time degree courses make the university the second-largest institution of higher education in Lower Saxony . The university staff comprises 3438 research and teaching staff, of whom 357 are professors. It has 1838 additional employees in administrative functions, 58 apprentices and some 1900 staff funded by third parties. The campus of

1188-734: Was designed and is operated by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics and the Leibniz Universität Hannover , along with partners in the United Kingdom. LISA Pathfinder was a test mission by ESA for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). It demonstrated key technologies for gravitational-wave detection in space. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Hannover and

1224-616: Was established in 2000 and is named after the institute's founding director Jürgen Ehlers . The institute's outreach activities include Open Days at the AEI Potsdam and at the GEO600 gravitational-wave detector , participation in the Girls' Days and Future Days, popular science talks by researchers, participation in the “November der Wissenschaft” in Hannover, tours of the institutes including selected laboratories and computer clusters, and

1260-593: Was renamed Universität Hannover ('University of Hannover'). Student numbers exceeded 30,000 for the first time in 1991. On the 175th anniversary of the institution in 2006, the 'University of Hannover' was given the name Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover , or Leibniz Universität Hannover for short. While 64 students first attended the Vocational School, today the university has around 27,200 students, more than 3,400 academics and scientists, and 160 departments and institutes. The Senate of

1296-461: Was the basis on which the library of the Institute of Technology ( Technische Informationsbibliothek ) was established in 1959. Today the collection forms the heart of the German National Library of Science and Technology , which is the largest institution of its kind in the world. GISMA Business School in Hannover, Germany, was launched in 1999 as a joint initiative by the state of Lower Saxony and visionary private-sector enterprises. The school

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