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Visualization of quantum bits conveying information on a 2D lattice.
Abbe School of Photonics
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.
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.
- Discover the University of Jena ...featuring Photonics! (2024)
- Sakshi demonstrates SPDC in the Quantum Lab (2024)
- Clara's and Canan's IT projects in the Lichtwerkstatt Makerspace (2024)
- The Graduate Schools of Photonics in Jena (2023)
- MSc course "Innovation Methods in Photonics" (2023)
- The Jena Alliance "Life in Focus" (2023)
- Studying in Jena by Nikhilesh Dhure (2022)
- Studying and Living in Jena by Mandy and Philipp (2020)
- Makeathon at the Photonics Days Jena (2019)External link
- Jena by Drone (2018)
- Franck talks about sports in Jena (2014)
- Kathrin talks about culture in Jena (2014)
- Rossa talks about life in Jena (2014)
- Minyi talks about studying at ASP (2013)
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Jena is a student cityExternal link20 % 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!
