Fraunhofer IOF

#Upcoming | 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗢𝗙 𝗮𝘁 “𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀”   On 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝗽𝗺, our recruiting team is looking forward to the next “Praxis trifft Campus” event, hosted by Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena. Here they will engage in valuable discussions with students and alumni about topics related to master's theses, scientific internships, doctoral positions and the advantages of starting a career. They will be on hand to help and advise anyone interested in finding out which options are best suited to them and what opportunities are available at Fraunhofer IOF. For years, we have appreciated the company contact exchange as a place for direct feedback – what are the expectations of us as an employer? What advantages do we have as a research institute? What trends are determined by the labor market? Our colleagues Katharina Wolf and Nadine Wenzel are looking forward to meeting you and discussing these and other topics! Visit them at 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟮 at “Praxis trifft Campus”!   https://lnkd.in/esRf2hmJ

#News | 𝗨𝗦 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗢𝗙 The highest-ranking representative of the USA in Germany, Alan Meltzer, and US Consul General John R. Crosby (US-Botschaft) visited our institute on October 22. In presentations and discussions, they learned about current photonics research and explored opportunities for increased transatlantic cooperation. From the 3D measurement of complex objects and highly secure communication using quanta to optical systems that have made it into space from Jena – the US-diplomats took the opportunity to find out all about the work of Fraunhofer IOF during presentations and a lab tour. In personal talks with our researchers, they also discussed opportunities and prospects for increased transatlantic cooperation in the future. "You have built up an impressive network here.", complimented John R. Crosby the institute and its researchers and employees referencing the great interdisciplinary network of research institutes, startups and industry, he witnessed during his visit in Jena. Read a short recap of their visit at Fraunhofer IOF here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMk2jzYH 📸 © Marc Ermer

#Upcoming | 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 The Long Night of Science will take place in Erfurt on 8 November 2024. Our location in Erfurt, the Fraunhofer Center, invites young and old to catch a glimpse of research into biophotonics, quantum technologies and integrated photonics from 6 p.m. to midnight. 👧 Hands-on science: Various hands-on activities for children and exciting experiments from the resident research groups. 🗝️ Researchers from Fraunhofer IOF will explain how data security can be improved in the future through quantum encryption in the lecture "Quantum communication: the key to data security of the future" | 20 - 20: 8 pm 🔬 Interested parties can find out what the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft actually does and what the role of "bridge builder between science and application" is all about in several lectures at 19:30, 20:30 and 21:30 pm 🦠 There will be other exciting lectures from the world of biosensor technology and respiratory gas analysis from our partners Fraunhofer IPMS and Fraunhofer IZI. All information about the Long Night of Science at the Fraunhofer Centre in Erfurt can be found here 👉 https://lnkd.in/efC83g8W What: Long Night of Science Erfurt When: 8.11.2024 from 6 pm Where: Herman-Hollerith-Straße 3, 99099 Erfurt

#News | 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗢𝗙: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Passion for light - that is Fraunhofer IOF. Innovative solutions for light-based future technologies are developed here. But who are the people behind research and science? The series "Faces of Fraunhofer IOF" introduces them: "Keeping at it is everything," says Julia Hengster. The physicist with a PhD is a keen athlete and recently completed her second long-distance triathlon. But also in her working life, Julia is involved in kind of a triathlon. She works at Fraunhofer IOF as a consultant for the institute's management, is the coordinator of the Max Planck School of Photonics and coordinates the site management of the Fraunhofer Research Center in Erfurt. Julia therefore knows too well that an iron stamina is not only needed in sports, but also in everyday working life between funding applications and strategy development. What drives her is the joy of discovery - including her own limits. In her “Faces of Fraunhofer IOF” portrait, Julia Hengster gives insight into her motivation and perseverance in sports as well as her working environment. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqYqBjHs 📷 © Julia Hengster

#Upcoming | 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀𝟰𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 The second Photonics4Future webinar on “Compact & Efficient: Micro-optics transforming automotive lighting” with Dmitrii Stefanidi took place in the beginning of October. If you missed it, you can now watch the webinar on YouTube 👉  https://lnkd.in/egJGwfwZ The next webinar in the series will take place on November 14, 2 – 2:45 PM. Anne-Sophie Munser will be speaking on “Characterization of Optical Surfaces and Coatings” via MS Teams. No registration necessary and free of charge. Mark your calendars now: https://lnkd.in/eyEJC83g

Leading representatives from research, industry and start-ups came together at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI on October 17, 2024, for the ‘Forum for Quantum Communication in Germany’, organised by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung-funded QR.X, QuNET and SQuaD consortia. The aim was to highlight prospects for quantum communication in Germany and present concrete progress. The QuNET initiative demonstrated quantum-secure data transmission in Berlin's inner-city network, a possible approach for the secure transmission of personal data in digital government services. In order to promote exchange within the forum and to recognise the BMBF's pioneering funding strategy, an impulse paper https://lnkd.in/gk5TBwcQ on the topic of quantum communication was drawn up from within the research and industry ecosystem in the run-up to the forum and ceremoniously presented to the BMBF State Secretary Dr. Roland Philippi at the event. Fraunhofer IOF's contribution in this specific issue was the leading role in the Impulse paper by Dr. Torsten Siebert and the organisation of the event by Dr. Anja Milde in Kooperation with Fraunhofer HHI.

We are proud to make a significant contribution to future quantum communication through our research involvement in QuNET and SQuaD. The early establishment of a future-proof infrastructure will help to keep Germany competitive as a center of business and science. Thanks to all our partners and to Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung for the opportuninity!

#News | 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿’ 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Our new research building is taking shape more and more. After the dome on the roof of the building, the “Kunst am Bau” (‘art for buildings’) was inaugurated this week. The eye-catcher called ‘Infinity Space Generator’ was selected by a committee of external representatives from art, architecture, and politics, as well as our institute management and other colleagues. Sebastian Kuhn's work consists of two elements at two different locations: a ‘porthole’ that is fitted into the façade and a ‘cardanic suspension’ that is placed in front of the building. Both objects work with optical phenomena that create a supposed third space of illusions and draw the viewer, at least optically, into a kind of light tunnel. Art for buildings? 🖼️ ‘Art for buildings’ projects are part of the federal government's building owner's task, which has a responsibility for building culture and serves as a role model.

Our colleague Dr. Anja Milde and our institute director Prof. Andreas Tuennermann, among others, attended the QuNET meeting in Oberpfaffenhofen. They took away new impulses for the upcoming project stages from the event and from the many discussions. A special highlight was the concluding tour on Friday afternoon. During this tour, the participants of the QuNET meeting were able to visit three special places: the German Space Operations Center (GSOC), the optical ground station with telescope (more information: https://lnkd.in/eSC_C-FX) and a visit to the hangar with the Dornier 228 with built-in components for flight campaign no. 1 of key experiment 3 (https://lnkd.in/eBQ7NaBF). They were also able to actively contribute to the success of the event: Anja, as coordinator of the QuNET office, took over the moderation of the event and Andreas presented the QuNET highlights 2024 in his role as project manager and steering committee member. These include the many events, participation in trade fairs, publications, registered patents and effective public relations. Further topics included updates on the key experiments and the individual QuNET+ projects.

#Upcoming | 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗢𝗙 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗭𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Fraunhofer IOF provides photonic solutions for broad applications in cars, automotive technology as well as production. At the Internationale Zuliefererbörse (IZB) from October 22 to 24, 2024 our institute will present its latest developments in the field. From infrared cameras for better detection of pedestrians and extremely bright projections on the road to precise 3D measurement in crash tests - our researchers are happy to talk to you about current trends and our solutions. Meet our company representatives in hall 2, booth 2201. 👋 Find out more about two of our exhibition highlights now: 👉 goCrash3D for high-speed 3D recordings in the vehicle interior: https://lnkd.in/eWxHPZZ4 👉 Miniaturized and cost-effective infrared optics for safety applications: https://lnkd.in/eFCZfYQD