 21st-century German physicists

21st-century German physicists have made significant contributions across various fields of physics, including condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, and theoretical physics. Some notable physicists from Germany in the 21st century include: 1. **Peter Grünberg**: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2007 for the discovery of giant magnetoresistance, which has had profound implications for data storage technologies. 2. **Alfred G.