PhD student Felix Wanitschke in his laboratory at the Institute of Applied Physics.

Continued success at Photonics West – Felix Wanitschke receives Best Student Presentation Award

Jena laser research impresses at one of the world's largest trade fairs and conferences in the field of photonics, lasers, and optical technologies.

PhD student Felix Wanitschke in his laboratory at the Institute of Applied Physics.

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Welcome to the Institute of Applied Physics

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The Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena has a long-standing tradition and competence in design, fabrication and application of active and passive optical and photonic elements. It is also very well-known for its developments in the area of high power laser technology and nowadys also in quantum optics. Collaborative projects with companies ensure practical relevance and feasibility.

Departments

Fiber & Waveguide Lasers

Prof. Dr. Jens Limpert

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Microstructure Technology

Dr. Thomas Siefke

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Micro- & Nanooptical Hybrid Systems

Prof. Dr. Uwe D. Zeitner

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Ultrafast Optics

Prof. Dr. Stefan Nolte

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Nano & Quantum Group

Prof. Dr. Thomas Pertsch & Dr. Frank Setzpfandt

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Experimental Quantum Information

Prof. Dr. Fabian Steinlechner

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Optical System Design and Simulation

Prof. Dr. Vladan Blahnik

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