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Coherent X-ray Source from Jena Receives International Recognition
Innovative waveguides for quantum optical applications for the efficient generation of entangled states
From 16 to 17 September 2026, the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) of the University of Jena and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) jointly hosted the international workshop "Photonics in Quantum Computing." More than 100 participants from over 20 countries came together at the Beutenberg Campus for two days of intensive scientific exchange on the future of quantum information technology.
The award recognizes both the scientific quality of his work and his outstanding presentation to the international audience.
1.8 million euros for international networking and mobility
A special honor for two young researchers from Jena: Dr. Maximilian Weißflog and Paulina Lohbeck from the Institute of Solid State Physics (IFK) participated this year in the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting—the most prestigious interdisciplinary gathering of the international scientific community.
Summer is in full swing and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for our annual Faculty Party.On the 18th of june we warmly invite you to come join us for barbecue and drinks. You’ll also find out who’s awarded this years teaching trophy. And have you ever wanted to do some powerpoint-karaoke?
Dr. Jonas Junker joins the quantum physics team
An Intensive, Practice-Oriented Learning Experience.
Jürgen Popp has received the 2026 SPIE Biophotonics Technology Innovator Award for his research into optical health technologies for medicine.
Times Higher Education lists Friedrich Schiller University Jena in eight out of eleven disciplines—upward trend in four disciplines