Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
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The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is a leading German research institute specializing in plasma physics and fusion energy research, operating major experimental facilities such as stellarators and tokamaks.
All labels observed (1)
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| Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1286252 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics Context triple: [Max Planck Society, hasPart, Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics]
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Max Planck Institute for Physics
The Max Planck Institute for Physics is a leading German research institute in Munich focused on fundamental physics, particularly particle and astroparticle physics, and is part of the Max Planck Society’s network of scientific institutions.
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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is a German research institute specializing in the study of solid-state materials and their electronic, magnetic, and chemical properties.
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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research is a leading German research institute dedicated to studying the Sun and other bodies in the Solar System through both space missions and theoretical modeling.
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Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics is a leading German research institute specializing in theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, known for its work on topics such as galaxy formation, stellar evolution, and high-energy phenomena in the universe.
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a leading U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory dedicated to research in plasma physics and the development of fusion energy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics Target entity description: The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is a leading German research institute specializing in plasma physics and fusion energy research, operating major experimental facilities such as stellarators and tokamaks.
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A.
Max Planck Institute for Physics
The Max Planck Institute for Physics is a leading German research institute in Munich focused on fundamental physics, particularly particle and astroparticle physics, and is part of the Max Planck Society’s network of scientific institutions.
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B.
Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is a German research institute specializing in the study of solid-state materials and their electronic, magnetic, and chemical properties.
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C.
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research is a leading German research institute dedicated to studying the Sun and other bodies in the Solar System through both space missions and theoretical modeling.
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Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics is a leading German research institute specializing in theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, known for its work on topics such as galaxy formation, stellar evolution, and high-energy phenomena in the universe.
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a leading U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory dedicated to research in plasma physics and the development of fusion energy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Max Planck Institute
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plasma physics research institute ⓘ research institute ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
European fusion research programs
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ITER ⓘ
surface form:
ITER Organization
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| conducts |
computational plasma physics research
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experimental plasma physics research ⓘ theoretical plasma physics research ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
international research organizations
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universities ⓘ |
| country | Germany ⓘ |
| employs |
administrative staff
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engineers ⓘ physicists ⓘ technicians ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
fusion energy research
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nuclear fusion ⓘ plasma physics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
fusion materials research
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fusion reactor development ⓘ magnetically confined fusion ⓘ plasma confinement ⓘ plasma diagnostics ⓘ plasma heating ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Max Planck Society ⓘ |
| hasFacilityType | large-scale research facility ⓘ |
| hasLaboratory |
fusion technology laboratories
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materials testing laboratories ⓘ plasma diagnostics laboratories ⓘ |
| hasMission | development of fusion energy as a future energy source ⓘ |
| hasResearchGoal | realization of a fusion power plant ⓘ |
| languageOfWork |
English
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German ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Garching
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surface form:
Garching bei München
Greifswald ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Max Planck ⓘ |
| offers |
doctoral research opportunities
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postdoctoral research positions ⓘ |
| operates |
ASDEX Upgrade
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Wendelstein 7-X ⓘ stellarator experimental facilities ⓘ tokamak experimental facilities ⓘ |
| participatesIn |
Euratom Research and Training Programme
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surface form:
EUROfusion
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| partOf | Max Planck Society ⓘ |
| specializesIn |
fusion reactor design
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plasma-wall interaction ⓘ stellarator physics ⓘ tokamak physics ⓘ |
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Subject: Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics Description of subject: The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is a leading German research institute specializing in plasma physics and fusion energy research, operating major experimental facilities such as stellarators and tokamaks.
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