Computational Science and Simulation Technology

The modelling and design of novel photonic systems, metamaterials and nanostructures are at the heart of the group's research.

Photonic Quantum Technologies

The research and development of novel, scalable and compact photonic quantum systems based on fibre-based and integrated photonic circuits are the focus of the group.

Quantum Optoacoustics

The research interest is in quantum signal manipulation and optical computing. The research focus is on the interaction of light and sound.

Core Facility: Fiber Optics Innovation Lab

The entire production chain and characterisation of optical glass fibres is mapped in the HITec clean room laboratories.

Institute of Photonics

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Photonics. The IOP is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Leibniz University Hannover. We pursue research and teaching in the growing interdisciplinary field of photonics.

RESEARCH GROUPS

RESEARCH GROUPS WITH CHAIR

Computational Science and Simulation Technology
Prof. Ph. D. Xiaoying Zhuang
Photonic Quantum Technologies
Prof. Dr. Michael Kues
Quantum Optoacoustics
Prof. Dr. Birgit Stiller

CORE FACILITIES

Fiber Optics Innovation Lab
Dr. Michael Steinke

Current News

11th June 2025

Position vacancy in the Fiber Optics Innovation Lab group

11th April 2025

Photonic computing needs more nonlinearity: acoustics can help

18th March 2025

New Publication in Laser & Photonics Reviews: Bend-Resilient Multicore Fiber Lens for Minimally Invasive Endoscopy

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