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Posts by Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL)

Two young girls wearing safety googles are smiling and inspecting an aluminium cast in the shape of a star.

Two young girls wearing safety googles are smiling and inspecting an aluminium cast in the shape of a star.

With our participation on #GirlsDay we want to get more girls excited about #science. We show them that #physics, #technology and #research offer many career opportunities. On April 23, they get the chance to step into the role of scientist, engineer and lab technician.

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The picture shows Dagmar Iber and the details of the talk.

The picture shows Dagmar Iber and the details of the talk.

New #talk of our Lectures on #Physics and #Medicine series #LPM! ๐Ÿ“… โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘ค Prof. Dagmar Iber, ETH Zurich
โ–ถ๏ธ Mechanics across scales: how physical forces shape epithelial form in development and disease
๐Ÿ•’ April 22, 3 pm CET
๐Ÿ“ MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, Erlangen
๐Ÿ‘‰ Zoom: eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/6343713446...

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The picture shows Scott A. Diddams and the details of the talk.

The picture shows Scott A. Diddams and the details of the talk.

Save the date for the next event in our Distinguished Lecturer Series #DLS ๐Ÿ“… โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘ค Scott A. Diddams, colorado.edu
โ–ถ๏ธ Squeezing and #Quantum Metrology with Optical Frequency Combs
๐Ÿ•’ April 16, 2 pm CET
๐Ÿ“ MPL, StaudtstraรŸe 2, Erlangen
๐Ÿ‘‰ Zoom: eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/6190563226...

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Check out our Master's and PhD programs, and our partner institutions in Erlangen, including @fau.de and @mpi-scienceoflight.bsky.social. The full video can be seen under the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBj...

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Shown in this picture is the first experimental measurement of cavity-less strong coupling between light and acoustic vibrations (phonons) in an optical fiber. In the lab, one can measure several indicators of strong coupling. One of these is an avoided crossing, such as that shown in the picture.

Shown in this picture is the first experimental measurement of cavity-less strong coupling between light and acoustic vibrations (phonons) in an optical fiber. In the lab, one can measure several indicators of strong coupling. One of these is an avoided crossing, such as that shown in the picture.

#Research Group Birgit Stiller โ€œ #Quantum Optoacousticsโ€

Light and sound can interact in optical fibers, enabling applications ranging from photonic machine learning to #QuantumTechnologies.

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๐Ÿ“ธ Laura Blรกzquez Martรญnez

#science #photonics

2 weeks ago 3 0 0 0
Michael Frosz (left) and Susanne Viezens (right) standing in a hallway at MPL and smiling at the camera.

Michael Frosz (left) and Susanne Viezens (right) standing in a hallway at MPL and smiling at the camera.

Making #science visible & advancing it

Dr. Michael Frosz, head of the TDSU โ€œFibre Fabrication & Glass Studioโ€, aims to better understand the โ€œmystery of lightโ€.
Graphic designer Susanne Viezens translates complex content into visual language.

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๐Ÿ“ธ MPL
#photonics #design

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Professor Florian Marquardt is holding a blue-and-white plaque from the German Physical Society, which lists the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light as a quantum research center.

Professor Florian Marquardt is holding a blue-and-white plaque from the German Physical Society, which lists the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light as a quantum research center.

To mark the #IYQ2025, the dpgphysik.bsky.social invited institutions dedicated to #quantumphysics to register as โ€œ#quantum hubsโ€ to highlight its dynamism and diversity.

We have already proudly displayed the plaque we received with our designation as a โ€œQuantum Hubโ€ at our institute.

#Quantum2025

3 weeks ago 6 0 0 0
Artifical artwork: The optical transparency of ITO nanocrystals (the transparent, grey and black spheres) can be selectively modified using short laser pulses (white and orange wave lines.

Artifical artwork: The optical transparency of ITO nanocrystals (the transparent, grey and black spheres) can be selectively modified using short laser pulses (white and orange wave lines.

At team involving scientists at MPL is investigating changes in field oscillations that occur when light interacts with indium tin oxide (ITO) nanocrystals.

This enables a better understanding of the time dependence of the interaction between light nanocrystals.

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/news-light-ITO

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Our research group leader Daniel Wehner was featured on FrankenFernsehen, sharing insights into his research about spinal cord regeneration in zebrafish (in German only).

1 month ago 4 1 0 0
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A crowd of people sitting in a room, following a talk. A man in the front, who is a member of the SAB, is asking a question.

A crowd of people sitting in a room, following a talk. A man in the front, who is a member of the SAB, is asking a question.

A research group is showing an experiment with colored balls swinging to one of the SAB members.

A research group is showing an experiment with colored balls swinging to one of the SAB members.

A crowd of people sitting in a big auditorium and standing in front of it in the staircase of MPL, is following a talk.

A crowd of people sitting in a big auditorium and standing in front of it in the staircase of MPL, is following a talk.

Last week, we had the honor of welcoming members of our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). They reviewed our #research activities, discussed ongoing projects, and provided feedback on future research directions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpl.mpg.de/news/article...

#Science #Evaluation

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On International Womens Day #IWD2026, we honor the women who shape MPL&MPZPM. Numerous management positions, both in our research groups and in the infrastructure departments, are held by women.

The maxplanck.de promotes female scientists in their careers with several programs.

๐Ÿ“ธ MPL, S. Viezens

1 month ago 8 0 0 1
The picture shows Keren Bergman and the details of the talk.

The picture shows Keren Bergman and the details of the talk.

Save the date for the next event in our Distinguished Lecturer Series #DLS! ๐Ÿ“… โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘ค Keren Bergman, Columbia University
โ–ถ๏ธ Scaling Energy-Efficient AI Systems Performance with Photonic Connectivity
๐Ÿ•’ March 6, at 11 am CET
๐Ÿ“ MPL, StaudtstraรŸe 2, Erlangen
๐Ÿ‘‰ Zoom: eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/6177506059...

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The picture shows Joachim Spatz and the details of the talk.

The picture shows Joachim Spatz and the details of the talk.

Donโ€™t miss this #talk of our Lectures on #Physics and #Medicine series #LPM! ๐Ÿ“… โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘ค Prof. Joachim Spatz, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
โ–ถ๏ธ Matter to Life: Bottom-Up Assembly of Synthetic Cells
๐Ÿ•’ March 5 , 3 pm CET
๐Ÿ“ MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, Erlangen
๐Ÿ‘‰ Zoom: eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/6422836409...

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The picture shows 15 different colored circles. They are cross sections of hollow core fibres. Different color maps illustrate various properties of the electric field of the light wave, such as its strength, and the phase of the wave as it moves through the fiber.

The picture shows 15 different colored circles. They are cross sections of hollow core fibres. Different color maps illustrate various properties of the electric field of the light wave, such as its strength, and the phase of the wave as it moves through the fiber.

TDSU โ€œFibre Fabrication and Glass Studioโ€

Hollow glass fibers can guide light faster than conventional ones, because most of the light travels through air rather than glass. Computer simulations here show how light is distributed across the fiberโ€™s cross section.

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Gerd Leuchs on the left, together with Michele Dougherty (president of the Institute of Physics), Heike Riel (president-elect of the German Physical Society), and John Doyle (past president of the American Physical Society). All four of them smiling at the camera. In the background is the official banner of the ceremony and a screen with thanks to the partners.

Gerd Leuchs on the left, together with Michele Dougherty (president of the Institute of Physics), Heike Riel (president-elect of the German Physical Society), and John Doyle (past president of the American Physical Society). All four of them smiling at the camera. In the background is the official banner of the ceremony and a screen with thanks to the partners.

Gerd Leuchs on the left together with Ahmadou Wagueฬ, president of the African Physical Society, both smiling at the camera. In the background is the stage with the official banner of the ceremony as well as the lectern.

Gerd Leuchs on the left together with Ahmadou Wagueฬ, president of the African Physical Society, both smiling at the camera. In the background is the stage with the official banner of the ceremony as well as the lectern.

The International Year of #QuantumScience and Technology #IYQ2025 concluded with a ceremony, which MPL Emeritus Director Gerd Leuchs attended.

The global initiative marked 100 years since the foundations of #quantum mechanics were established.

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Dr. Flore Kunst holding the certificate for the prize and smiling at the camera.

Dr. Flore Kunst holding the certificate for the prize and smiling at the camera.

Congratulations to Dr. Flore Kunst, who has been awarded the 2026 Bernhard HeรŸ Prize ๐Ÿ†

It honors her contributions to the field of topological #physics โ€“ advancing our theoretical understanding of complex quantum matter.

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#Topology #Science #Award #Research

1 month ago 5 1 0 0
Dr. Stephanie Mรถllmert in her lab, smiling and looking trough a microscope.

Dr. Stephanie Mรถllmert in her lab, smiling and looking trough a microscope.

Dr. Stephanie Mรถllmert looking at the camera.

Dr. Stephanie Mรถllmert looking at the camera.

Meet Dr. stephmoellmert.bsky.social โ€“ Curiosity as common thread

She aims to connect #biophysics with questions that matter for womenโ€™s health. With her passion for STEM biophysics was logical: physical concepts & precise measurement methods applied to living systems.
๐Ÿ‘‰ mpzpm.mpg.de/research/ste...

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Dr. Viola Introini wearing a lab coat, sitting in her lab and smiling at the camera.

Dr. Viola Introini wearing a lab coat, sitting in her lab and smiling at the camera.

Congratulations to Dr. Viola Introini (@vascularinfection.bsky.social)๐Ÿ‘

She receives the Hector #Research Career Development Award. It honors young researchers on their way to becoming professors. Her group at MPZPM investigates how #malaria affects the human body.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-de...

2 months ago 7 2 0 0
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A girl smiling at the camera. There are details of this years' Girls'Day, like the logo, the date and the link to the website. There is also the slogan "Dein Tag, dein Weg! Klischeefreie Berufs- und Studienwahl fรผr alle" (Your day, your way! Clichรฉ-free career and study choices for everyone)

A girl smiling at the camera. There are details of this years' Girls'Day, like the logo, the date and the link to the website. There is also the slogan "Dein Tag, dein Weg! Klischeefreie Berufs- und Studienwahl fรผr alle" (Your day, your way! Clichรฉ-free career and study choices for everyone)

#Physics is exciting and full of future opportunities! We want to encourage girls to explore #science โ€“ whether in the lab, IT, or mechanics.

On April 3rd, girls from 5th grade onwards can discover #research at #MPL and #MPZPM during #GirlsDay.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpl.mpg.de/events/event...

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
Dr. Clara Wanjura, smiling at the camera.

Dr. Clara Wanjura, smiling at the camera.

๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐†๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง #๐’๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž

33% of MPLs scientists are women, like #research group leader Clara Wanjura. She encourages young people: โ€œDon't be afraid to take a chance. If you ask โ€˜Should I really do this?โ€™, my answer is โ€˜Yes, just give it a try.โ€™โ€
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2 months ago 5 0 0 0
The picture shows Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla and the details of the talk.

The picture shows Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla and the details of the talk.

Donโ€™t miss out on this #talk part of our Lectures on #Physics and #Medicine series (#LPM)! ๐Ÿ“… โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘ค Professor Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social
โ–ถ๏ธ Molecular mechanisms of cellular plasticity and epigenetic reprogramming
๐Ÿ•’ February 5 at 3 pm CET
๐Ÿ“ MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, Erlangen

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
The confocal fluorescence image shows the transition zone from the fallopian tube to the uterus of a mouse in a cross section. The image presents a cross-section of the fallopian tube, revealing its internal architecture with cell nuclei (blue), actin-rich structures which trace the epithelium and musculature (red), and nucleic acids in secretory and epithelial cells (green).

The confocal fluorescence image shows the transition zone from the fallopian tube to the uterus of a mouse in a cross section. The image presents a cross-section of the fallopian tube, revealing its internal architecture with cell nuclei (blue), actin-rich structures which trace the epithelium and musculature (red), and nucleic acids in secretory and epithelial cells (green).

#๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ @stephmoellmert.bsky.social โ€œ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž #๐Œ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐จ๐›๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒโ€

In the fallopian tube, coordinated contractions & fluid flow guide the embryo into the uterus. The image shows the transition zone from the fallopian tube to the uterus.
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#science #reproduction

2 months ago 5 1 0 0
Optical ring resonator with a diameter of 200 ฮผm on a SiC substrate.

Optical ring resonator with a diameter of 200 ฮผm on a SiC substrate.

To make #QuantumTechnology applicable scientists from MPL & Fraunhofer IISB conduct #research in the field of #siliconCarbide with the project #ALP4SiC. Due to its unique physical properties, #SiC is an ideal platform for #photonics, electronics & #quantum applications.

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2 months ago 2 0 0 0
Dr. Viola Introini in her laboratory at MPZPM, smiling at the camera.

Dr. Viola Introini in her laboratory at MPZPM, smiling at the camera.

Early Career Scientist Prize by the International Union of Pure and Applied #Physics (IUPAP) for Viola Introini (@vascularinfection.bsky.social)!
๐Ÿ† Application of physical methods to unravel the mechanisms of #malaria parasiteโ€“host interactions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-de...

#science #research

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Five people of UTN visiting a laboratory at MPL.

Five people of UTN visiting a laboratory at MPL.

MPL managing director Prof. Florian Marquardt greeting the guests and giving an overview about MPL and the research conducted here.

MPL managing director Prof. Florian Marquardt greeting the guests and giving an overview about MPL and the research conducted here.

MPL director Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar talking to three guests from UTN.

MPL director Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar talking to three guests from UTN.

The founding president of the UTN, Prof. Michael Huth, showing something on his phone to MPL's managing director Prof. Marquardt and MPL's head of Administration and Infrastructure, Dr. Dorothe Burggraf.

The founding president of the UTN, Prof. Michael Huth, showing something on his phone to MPL's managing director Prof. Marquardt and MPL's head of Administration and Infrastructure, Dr. Dorothe Burggraf.

The Technische Universitรคt Nรผrnberg (UTN) visits MPL to increase the international visibility of the regional #science hub.

The guests gained insights into the basic #research conducted at MPL, particularly in the field of #AI in #quantum #physics & #nanooptics.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpl.mpg.de/news/article...

๐Ÿ“ธ MPL

2 months ago 4 0 0 0
Tumor cell in the maze of the lung vasculature in a mouse.

Tumor cell in the maze of the lung vasculature in a mouse.

A #research team investigated how the mechanical properties of tumor cells influence their metastatic pathway.
๐Ÿ”‘ ๐Ÿ”: Viscosity โ€“ rather than elasticity โ€“ determines how tumor cells invade surrounding tissue.

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๐Ÿ“ธ V. Gensbittel, J. Goetz

#science #biophysics #metastasis

2 months ago 7 3 0 1
The black Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light surrounded by a snowy road and landscape.

The black Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light surrounded by a snowy road and landscape.

Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (and white ๐Ÿ˜‰)

The black MPL building has put on its winter coat as all colors merge into white. โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Benjamin Klier

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
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Seowon and Jonathan are working together on an optical table.

Seowon and Jonathan are working together on an optical table.

Seowon is holding a glass sample up in the air and looking at it.

Seowon is holding a glass sample up in the air and looking at it.

Jonathan is writing at the white board while smiling at the camera.

Jonathan is writing at the white board while smiling at the camera.

Meet Seowon Choi & Jonathan Will who worked together on non-Hermitian edge modes.

Seowons previous work as embedded programmer for optical systems sparked her interest in #optics.
Jonathan is driven by curiosity to understand the unknown.

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#photonics #science #research

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In frog brains (orange-blue), developing axons from the eye (yellow-white) follow a specific path to reach their final destination. Along the way, they make a characteristic turn. This turning is mediated by both chemical and mechanical signals. The exact nature of this chemo-mechanical coupling is what the researchers in this study aimed to understand.

In frog brains (orange-blue), developing axons from the eye (yellow-white) follow a specific path to reach their final destination. Along the way, they make a characteristic turn. This turning is mediated by both chemical and mechanical signals. The exact nature of this chemo-mechanical coupling is what the researchers in this study aimed to understand.

During #brain development, axons grow along precise pathways. Scientists have now discovered that tissue stiffness & chemical signalling interact with each other.

๐Ÿ‘‰ mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-de...

@fau.de @embl.org @franzelab.bsky.social

#research #neuroscience

3 months ago 7 3 0 0
The picture shows Professor Tomohisa Toda who is a research group leader at the Max-Planck-Zentrum fรผr Physik und Medizin.

The picture shows Professor Tomohisa Toda who is a research group leader at the Max-Planck-Zentrum fรผr Physik und Medizin.

The picture shows a group of 23 people including Professor Tomohisa Toda (third person from the right) who are part of a research collaboration project of the Max-Planck-Zentrum fรผr Physik und Medizin and the Universitรคtsklinikum Erlangen.

The picture shows a group of 23 people including Professor Tomohisa Toda (third person from the right) who are part of a research collaboration project of the Max-Planck-Zentrum fรผr Physik und Medizin and the Universitรคtsklinikum Erlangen.

The German Research Foundation @dfg.de funds brain development #research at MPZPM & Uniklinikum Erlangen that aims to investigate how nerve cells preserve a specific set of gene expressions via epigenetic regulation.

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