Scanning nearfield optical microscopy setup.

Photonics and Quantum Research

In Jena, research in photonics and quantum technology is performed under the umbrella of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP) which is systematically intertwined with ASP via students' internships, Master and PhD theses.

Scanning nearfield optical microscopy setup.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Research Experiences along Students' Education and Training Paths

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Experimental Optics Course (1st semester)
The experimental optics courses teaches hands-on lab experience and also offers some remotely controllable setups for training purposes.
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Quantum Laboratory Course (1st semester)
The Quantum Laboratory Course is mandatory in the 1st semester of the M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology; it is optional for M.Sc. Photonics students (Module "Experimental Quantum Technology".
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Internships, Master and PhD theses at our University (2nd - 4th semester)
Our photonics and quantum tech research is performed at different institutions. The responsible ACP scientists are affiliated with a number of university institutions, and students are invited to reach out to either of them.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Internships, Master and PhD theses at Associated Research Partners (2nd - 4th semester)
ACP principal scientists and ASP lecturers take on responsibilities at a number of non-university, associated research institutes in Jena, which work hand in hand with ASP for student internships and theses.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Internships, Master and PhD theses in Industry (2nd-4th semester)
Opportunities for selected students combining industry/academia.

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Abbe Center of Photonics' five research areas

In Jena, both fundamental and application-oriented research in optics and photonics is performed under the umbrella of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP). ACP is comprised of more than 60 principal scientists affiliated with institutes spanning four university departments, three non-university research institutes, and also some from Jena's Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences. The practical research modules in the Master programmes, but also the more advanced PhD topics, can be performed in any of ACP's research areas and laboratories.

The broad scope of ACP research ranges from fundamental topics such as relativistic optics or novel photonic materials to fields of the highest practical relevance. For the public, we offer detailed information about research areas of all ACP principal scientists. Covering a broad variety of different research topics, one of ACP's main goals is to concentrate on and conduct research in the following five key research areas: