The five core institutes at a glance
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF, based in Jena, conducts research into the further development of light as a means of solving a wide range of problems and application scenarios. The work of the research institute, which was founded in 1992, is therefore focussed on application-oriented research into light generation, light guidance and light measurement. Together with scientists from basic research and industry, innovative solutions are developed that provide a technological advantage in science and industry and open up new fields of application for photonics.
Chairman of the QuNET steering committee:
Andreas Tünnermann
Further information:
Optical quantum technologies at the Fraunhofer IOF
Innovations for the digital society of tomorrow are at the centre of the research work of the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI in Berlin. Founded in 1928, the institute is a world leader in the research of mobile and optical communication networks and systems as well as the coding of video signals and data processing. Together with international partners from research and industry, Fraunhofer HHI works across the entire spectrum of digital infrastructure – from fundamental research to the development of prototypes and solutions. The institute contributes significantly to the standards for information and communication technologies and creates new applications as a partner to industry.
Representative in the QuNET steering committee:
Martin Schell
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Research field Quantum Technologies at Fraunhofer HHI
The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in the DLR programmes Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Digitalisation and Security.
Representative in the QuNET steering committee:
Florian David
Further information:
Institute of Communications and Navigation Quantum Communication Systems Group
The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light MPL covers a broad spectrum of research. This includes non-linear optics, quantum optics, nanophotonics, photonic crystal fibres, optomechanics, quantum technologies and biophysics. In collaboration with the Max Planck Centre for Physics and Medicine, links are created between physics and medicine. The MPL was founded in January 2009 and is one of more than 80 institutes of the Max Planck Society that conduct basic research in the natural sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences in the service of the general public. Today, almost 250 people from around 30 nations work at the institute.
Representatives on the QuNET Steering Committee:
Gerd Leuchs
Further information:
Marquardt Research Group
Emeritus Group Leuchs
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), established in 1743, is one of the largest universities in Germany, with roughly 40,000 students, over 600 professors and around 16,000 members of staff. At present, FAU is leading or contributing more than 100 projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
FAU offers around 275 degree programmes, including five Bavarian Elite Master’s degree programmes and around 50 programmes with a distinct international focus. No other German university offers such a broad and interdisciplinary range of subjects on all qualification levels. FAU students enjoy global mobility thanks to partnerships with higher education institutions throughout the world.