JenaNanotechnology Hub & Visitor Guide

This CMN is part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering.

The Department's efforts are focused on the utilization of plasmonic effects in metallic nanostructures in the molecular ensemble, and their integration in technical environments.

The Jena Center for Soft Matter is an interdisciplinary University of Jena profile center focused on functional polymers, nano- and microscopic structuring, sensors and innovative materials.

Since its foundation in 1992, the IPHT has performed top-rank research and development receiving worldwide appreciation. Its present concentration on photonic technology aims at strengthening its existing scientific and technological competences and to expand into new areas of modern optics. The institute's ambitious goal is to be among the world?s leading developers of photonic technology and its applications.

The Fiber Photonics department researches fiber-based photonics, specialized waveguides and nanostructures for light generation, light guidance and sensing.

The Nanooptics department investigates and engineers nanoscale light-matter interactions with designed nanostructures for field control, sensing and enhanced spectroscopy.

The Group of UltraFast Optical Spectroscopy studies the dynamics and nonlinear optical properties of quantum-confined systems after interaction with ultra-short pulses.

The Schacher Group is interested in the self-assembly and application of polymeric materials from 1 nm to several micrometers, including functional polymers and block copolymers.

The Microstructure Technology group advances fabrication methods for optical nanostructures and operates joint cleanroom facilities with IPHT and IOF.

The Nano & Quantum Optics group works on generation, propagation, manipulation and detection of quantum light in nanostructured systems.

The Surface Physics group studies organic molecules in thin films with semiconducting properties, focusing on preparation and characterization of highly ordered epitaxial layers.

This joint effort gathers a number of leading German research institutions from the Max Planck Society, the Helmholtz Society, and the Fraunhofer Society together with partners from Germany's Photonics industry. The PhoNa consortium conducts research on a broad spectrum of linear and nonlinear Photonic Nanomaterials, as e.g. metamaterials, photonic crystals, plasmonics, diffractive structures, and their application in fields such as biology, chemistry and material sciences.

The group synthesizes, modifies and characterizes functional nanoscale materials with emphasis on optical and electronic properties, nanowires, metasurfaces and photovoltaics.

The Strong Field Nanophotonics group focuses on ultrafast nonlinear optics, spectroscopy, nonlinear nanophotonics and high-order harmonic generation in nanoscale solids.

Applied Physical Chemistry & Molecular Nanotechnology group studying molecular nanotechnology and nanoscale materials at the Institute of Physical Chemistry.

Active Fiber Systems develops and supplies high-power ultrafast fiber laser systems for scientific, industrial and medical applications, based on fiber amplifier technology developed in Jena.

ams Sensors Germany develops and manufactures high-performance optical and sensor solutions, sensor ICs, interfaces and related software for mobile, consumer, communications, industrial, medical and automotive markets.

AnalytikJena is a specialist in the field of optical spectroscopy and elemental analytics. Building on this experience and successes, Analytik Jena increasingly uses its knowledge to solve bioanalytical problems and brings its core competence to bear in this area.

asphericon develops and manufactures aspheric optics, optical systems, beam-shaping systems, beam expanders, customized optical systems and objectives for industrial and scientific applications.

Carl Zeiss Microscopy provides microscopy systems, imaging software and analysis solutions for life sciences, materials research, routine laboratory work and industrial applications. Its Jena site is the registered address of Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH.

Confovis confocal measurement systems provide fast and non-contact analysis of roughness, microgeometry, topology and more down to the nanometre range for quality control and process optimization in industry and research.

Jabil Optics Germany is active in advanced optical design, process development, precision manufacturing and optoelectronic engineering for applications such as sensing, imaging, AR/VR, automotive and consumer electronics.

Offers innovative photonic solutions by combining new design strategies, micro- and nanotechnology, precision machining and conventional optics fabrication technology.

LASOS manufactures lasers and laser systems for microscopy, spectroscopy, path length measurement, biophotonics, Raman spectroscopy, holography and OEM photonics applications.

Leistungselektronik JENA develops customer-specific electronics and lighting solutions, including professional illumination and power electronics for microscopy, semiconductor, analytics, image-processing and medical-technology applications.

microfluidic ChipShop develops, manufactures and sells lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic chip systems for applications including cell culture, organ-on-chip, droplet generation, PCR, analytics, biotechnology, diagnostics and medical technology.

Photonics Precision Engineering provides optical engineering, optical design, simulation, prototyping and system-development services for applications including laser processing, machine vision, biophotonics, lithography and meta-optics.

Development, design and engineering of piezo, piezo electrical actuator based positioning systems for micro- and nanopositioning and nano-automation.

Quantum Optics Jena develops advanced photon sources and quantum optical systems for quantum communication, imaging, sensing, quantum computing and related photonics applications.

siOPTICA develops and sells switchable visual privacy and display solutions, including technology licences, key components and displays with integrated privacy functions for electronics, payment, automotive and consumer markets.

As a long-standing equipment supplier, Vistec Electron Beam is providing leading technology solutions for advanced electron-beam lithography (EBL). Based on the Variable Shaped Beam (VSB) principle, the electron-beam lithography systems are mainly utilized for semiconductor manufacturing applications, as silicon and compound semiconductor direct write and mask writing as well as integrated optics, silicon photonics and several new emerging markets and advanced research. The company is located in Jena, Germany and maintains service & support centers in Europe, Taiwan & in the US.