Forschung
Photon and Nanosciences
The university's Photon and Nanosciences research focus covers a broad spectrum of basic research, ranging from laser and quantum physics to nanochemistry and biophysical issues. The research is interdisciplinary and is concentrated in particular in the Centre for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI) and in the Cluster of Excellence "CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter".
The Bahrenfeld research campus offers access to a unique constellation of light sources and instruments for imaging and manipulating matter at the atomic scale. In addition, state-of-the-art laboratories and computing facilities are available at other university locations. In international collaborations and networks, researchers use facilities available worldwide, such as those at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lund University.
The scientists use these instruments to develop new methods and lay the foundations for a wide range of applications: For example, research on laser beams is enabling the development of precise laser scalpels for surgery, new types of hard drives and storage media, and new materials; research on nanoparticles is opening up new therapeutic approaches in medicine. The teams benefit from global networks and complementary expertise.
Key Programs, Grants and Collaborative Projects