Application of multicolor holograms in the lab.
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Abbe Center of Photonics

Front facet of the ACP building in 2019.

Front facet of the ACP building in 2019.

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

The Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP) is the academic center of scientific activities in the fields of optics and photonics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena de. Research is conducted in joint cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute JenaExternal link, the Helmholtz Institute JenaExternal link, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic TechnologyExternal link, and the Deutsches Optisches Museum (D.O.M.)External link. In the last years, ACP has become one of the leading European centers for research and education in optics and photonics as well as in the development and transfer of optical technologies. ACP is strongly engaged in young-career scientists' education via its integrated Abbe School of Photonics and sustains strong links with local industry partners as well as with the international scientific community. read more

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    Join ACP as Leading Expert in the Nanotech Lab!

    We are looking for a strong-personality scientist carrying out scientific work in the nanotechnology laboratory and in the clean room, including in particular work on the scanning electron microscope and focused ion beam.
    Electron-beam written wafer with multiple chips containing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
  2. 10.5 Million Euros for Leading-Edge Research in Jena

    Thuringian Minister of Science Wolfgang Tiefensee was briefed on ERDF-financed research technology
    Researchers present their work on light-based diagnostic techniques for the identification of infectious diseases and antibiotics resistance to Minister of Science Wolfgang Tiefensee and other guests.
    Image: Leibniz-IPHT
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    Paving the way for diagnostics

    Chemists at the University of Jena develop graphene-based biosensor
    Dr David Kaiser holds a nasal swab sample, which is examined for biomarkers using the developed sensor.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    "Electronics and photonics must become one"

    Physicist from the University of Jena receives ERC Synergy Grant for joint project ATHENS, which aims to accelerate data transmission
    Prof. Dr Carsten Ronning in an experimental setup for a photoluminescence experiment.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
  5. New Vice Presidents Take Office

    Beginning November 1st, the University of Jena will have two vice-presidencies with a different structure
    Vice-President Prof. Dr Bärbel Kracke and Vice-President Prof. Dr Thomas Pertsch.
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
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    ASP joins DigiQ, the largest European Master Network of Quantum Technology

    DigiQ is a European Master Program in Quantum Science and Technology, of which ASP is now an official, affiliated partner. For students it offers participation in "DigiQ networks", online courses, internships, hackathons, schools and more. All our students can apply to become part of the DigiQ networks.
    Waveguides for quantum spectroscopy.
    Illustration: Setzpfandt research group
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  • Prof. em. Hans Bachor (ANU Canberra).
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    The combination of Jena University and Fraunhofer in optics is really unique in Europe. The integration in Jena looks seamless.

    Prof. Dr. em. Hans Bachor, The Australian National University, Canberra.

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