Max Planck Institute for Thermodynamics

The Max Planck Institute for Thermodynamics is a research center dedicated to studying heat, energy transfer, and related physical processes. It focuses on understanding how thermal systems behave at different scales, from microscopic particles to large-scale industrial applications. The institute's work helps improve technologies like engines, superconductors, and energy storage, advancing our knowledge of thermodynamics—the science of heat and work. Located in Germany and part of the Max Planck Society, it brings together scientists to explore fundamental questions about energy and matter, driving innovations for sustainable energy and technological progress.