The biophotonics research focus implements innovative photonic methods and tools for the following application fields

• Molecular spectroscopy, gigh resolution and hyperspectral imaging

• Fiber, chip, and nanoparticle-based analytics

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In the fiber optics research focus fundamental studies are performed on the propagation characteristics and the efficient and flexible control of fiber-guided light as well as on fiber modules and fiber systems for a wide application range. This research focus combines the scientific competence of the modeling, characterization, and application of fiber-optic components and systems with the material science and technological competence of the manufacture of special optical fibers in a wide parameter range.

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Photonic detection deals with the research and implementation of systems used in the efficient, time-resolved, and spatially-resolved detection of light. Application fields include 

• Detector research for spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging in a wide frequency range – from x-rays to visible light into the far infrared range,

• Highly spatially resolved far-field and near-field microscopy, and

• Innovative sensor, light collection, and light source designs based on nano and microstructured metal and semiconductor structures.

 

The goal is to develop instruments with maximum sensitivity and to research novel sensor classes for biophotonic application fields.

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Research at IPHT is carried out in seven research departments and four research groups. 

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Research Departments:

• Spectroscopy and Imaging

• Fiber Optics

• Quantum Detection

• Nanobiophotonics

• Nanoscopy

• Functional Interfaces

• Microscopy

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Research Groups:

• Magnetometry

• Fiber Sensors

• Clinical Spectroscopic Diagnostics

• Nanooptics