The new “Quantum Photonics” trade fair successfully brought together many companies, institutions and experts from research, development and application. A total of around 500 trade visitors attended the event and enjoyed excellent discussions at the exhibition stands.
Johannes Kretzschmer presenting Quantum Outreach at the 1st Quantum Photonics Fair in Erfurt 2025.
Abbe Center of Photonics
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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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.
