Postdoc Dr. Bayarjagal "Bayra" Narantsatsralt in the Nano and Quantum Lab.
Postdoc Dr. Bayarjagal "Bayra" Narantsatsralt in the Nano and Quantum Lab.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Abbe School of Photonics

Who we are

Holographic setup in the main physics lecture hall

Picture: MPSP.

The Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) offers internationalized education programs with multidisciplinary coverage in the field of optics, photonics and quantum technology. Topics range from current scientific aspects to engineering with product applications possible in major economic sectors, such as information and communication technology, medicine and health, manufacturing, and energy consumption. Enrolled students are trained for positions in the technical industry or in the world of scientific research in higher academia. Our school is part of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Students enrolled in our Master of Science in Photonics or Master of Science in Quantum Science & Technology programs are offered a distinguished education track culminating in a structured doctoral program (equivalent to Ph.D. level). Attractive scholarships are available for high-performance applicants. Likewise, students who are enrolled in a Master of Science in Physics can specialize in optics and photonics by choosing from among all elective modules offered by ASP.

What we do

Front facet of the ACP research building.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

The Master's degree and doctoral programs are based on the profound experience in optics education which distinguishes the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The university has established optics and photonics as one of its key profile fields in education and research. ASP's education programs are embedded in the modern research environment of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP). This interfaculty center of the FSU Jena maintains strong bonds with local research institutions, such as the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision EngineeringExternal link, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic TechnologyExternal link, and the Helmholtz Institute JenaExternal link, as well as with several prominent industrial partners.

Upcoming events at ASP and partners

  1. Satellite-based space observation.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Science Meets Society Film Night
    17:30 ·
    • Workshop

    We will watch "Hidden Figures".

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  2. Students sitting in the conference room and listening
    Image: Digiq-Efeqt (https://efeqt.eu/index.php/quantum-ideas-factory-2021/)
    Quantum Ideas Factory 2025
    • Conference

    Free Thinking Across the Borders by The EFEQT Quantum Ideas Factory

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  3. Presentation of Priya Reddy with the title "Azelaic acid: A distress signal molecule"
    Image: Norbert Krause
    Three Minute Thesis Competition
    19 s.t.

    In this competition doctoral candidates present their research in three minutes

    • presence
    • public
  4. Packing your bag
    Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)
    Start smart workshop: Preparing for Jena (2) in English
    13:00 ·
    • Workshop

    Planning your arrival, getting help, enrol and start studying

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. Photon source for high-dimensional quantum communication.
    Image: Quantum Photonics Innovation Hub, Fraunhofer IOF
    Quantum Space Technology Workshop
    13:00 ·
    • Seminar

    The Quantum Photonics Innovation Hub workshop provides insights into the state-of-the-art of quantum technology for space applications and serves as a platform for engaging discussions.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  6. Dragon boat
    Image: AdobeStock
    Intercultural Communication for the Chinese-speaking Cultural Area
    9:30 ·
    • Seminar

    creditable in Basic Module 2 for the China Competence Certificate

    • presence
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
All events

Seven good reasons for Jena

  • Campus by night
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Jena is a student cityExternal link

    20 % of Jena's citizens are students. They value the city’s modern infrastructure, its diverse student culture, parks and recreation areas, theaters, cinemas, shops, cafés, and restaurants!

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