Dr. Daniil Kartashov (l) and Dr. Maria Wächtler are searching on ther nonlinear optic effect of generation of high harmonics in nanoscale semiconductors
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Dr. Daniil Kartashov (l) and Dr. Maria Wächtler are searching on ther nonlinear optic effect of generation of high harmonics in nanoscale semiconductors
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Welcome to the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy of Jena

Dean: Prof. Dr. Ulf Peschel
Vice Dean: Prof. Dr. Malte Kaluza
Dean of Studies: Prof. Dr. Holger Cartarius

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  1. Start smart workshop: Preparing for Jena (1) in English
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    • Veranstaltung für Studierende

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  2. Final semester grant: information for international students in their penultimate semester
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    Consultation hour on the application (application deadline 31/08/2025)

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    Planning your arrival, getting help, enrol and start studying

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    Faculty Festival and Alumni Day 2025

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    Rowena Morse Prize 2025: Award for Priv.-Doz. Dr. habil. Stephanie Lippmann

    Honored on Schiller Day for outstanding academic achievements
    Award winner PD Dr. habil. Stephanie Lippmann.
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    Between change and stability

    University of Jena celebrates its early career researchers on the traditional »Schiller Day«
    View of the auditorium during the Schiller Day celebrations on 27 June 2025.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
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    QUICK³-Mission: Quantum Satellite with Jena Expertise Launches into Space

    The QUICK³ nanosatellite will be used to test key components for the construction of a quantum satellite system in space - a crucial step for secure communication for the future. Additionally, the mission aims to verify a fundamental law of quantum mechanics.
    Launch of the carrier rocket for the quantum satellite.
    Image: SpaceX +AI
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    Visit from Braunschweig

    Impressed by the research opportunities thanks to the variety of topics in research and the best laboratory equipment
    Doktorand Georg Schwartz im Labor mit Studierenden aus Braunschweig.g
    Image: Ira Winkler
  6. Funding lines of the ALe – Apply now!

    Applications are open for five funding lines of the ALe until 15th of August 2025
    a working group is brainstorming
    Image: Wavebreak Media
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Dean's office of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

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07743 Jena