Max Planck School of Photonics
@mps-photonics.bsky.social
Graduate school in Germany that provides an integrated MSc&PhD program in Photonics
*Unique network
*Connecting the brightest minds worldwide in the field
*Excellent teaching & research and full funding
https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org
*Unique network
*Connecting the brightest minds worldwide in the field
*Excellent teaching & research and full funding
https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org
It’s November 15 — that means you have just two more weeks to apply for the Max Planck School of Photonics. Apply today!
More information on the study phase: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Appli...
More information on the research phase:
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/application
More information on the study phase: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Appli...
More information on the research phase:
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/application
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It’s November 15 — that means you have just two more weeks to apply for the Max Planck School of Photonics. Apply today!
More information on the study phase: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Appli...
More information on the research phase:
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/application
More information on the study phase: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Appli...
More information on the research phase:
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/application
Join Prof. Dr. Michael Kues lecture to discover how spectral processing is shaping the next generation of quantum communication.
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#LectureSeries2025 #Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#LectureSeries2025 #Photonics #QuantumPhysics
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join Prof. Dr. Michael Kues lecture to discover how spectral processing is shaping the next generation of quantum communication.
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#LectureSeries2025 #Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#LectureSeries2025 #Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Join Uli Lemmer’s lecture to explore the latest research and discover how printable semiconductors are shaping the future of electronics.
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#MPSPFellows #LectureSeries2025 #Photonics
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#MPSPFellows #LectureSeries2025 #Photonics
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join Uli Lemmer’s lecture to explore the latest research and discover how printable semiconductors are shaping the future of electronics.
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#MPSPFellows #LectureSeries2025 #Photonics
Open to all: enjoy this free lecture from anywhere!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#MPSPFellows #LectureSeries2025 #Photonics
Do you consider joining the Max Planck School of #Photonics #MSc + #PhD program (or the #PhD only track) but still have a hundred questions on your mind?
Join us on our special Q&A Session via zoom: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#QandA #Photonics #QuantumPhysics #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics
Join us on our special Q&A Session via zoom: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#QandA #Photonics #QuantumPhysics #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you consider joining the Max Planck School of #Photonics #MSc + #PhD program (or the #PhD only track) but still have a hundred questions on your mind?
Join us on our special Q&A Session via zoom: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#QandA #Photonics #QuantumPhysics #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics
Join us on our special Q&A Session via zoom: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#QandA #Photonics #QuantumPhysics #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics
Join MPSP Fellow Prof. Dr. Braun to learn how advances in this field are redefining the limits of measurement and understanding at the quantum scale.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual lecture!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual lecture!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Photonics #QuantumPhysics
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Join MPSP Fellow Prof. Dr. Braun to learn how advances in this field are redefining the limits of measurement and understanding at the quantum scale.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual lecture!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual lecture!
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Photonics #QuantumPhysics
Last week, the Max Planck School of Photonics received a certificate for our strong performance in the Stadtradeln (city biking) challenge!
In the university category, our team took 2nd place, riding an impressive 355 km per person over just 21 days!
#MPSP #Stadtradeln #passionforscience
In the university category, our team took 2nd place, riding an impressive 355 km per person over just 21 days!
#MPSP #Stadtradeln #passionforscience
October 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Last week, the Max Planck School of Photonics received a certificate for our strong performance in the Stadtradeln (city biking) challenge!
In the university category, our team took 2nd place, riding an impressive 355 km per person over just 21 days!
#MPSP #Stadtradeln #passionforscience
In the university category, our team took 2nd place, riding an impressive 355 km per person over just 21 days!
#MPSP #Stadtradeln #passionforscience
As part of our Lecture Series, Prof. Dr. Otfried Gühne (University of Siegen) will give a short introduction into the phenomenon of entanglement and its characterization in photonic systems.
📍 Online via Zoom – free & open to all
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📍 Online via Zoom – free & open to all
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
As part of our Lecture Series, Prof. Dr. Otfried Gühne (University of Siegen) will give a short introduction into the phenomenon of entanglement and its characterization in photonic systems.
📍 Online via Zoom – free & open to all
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📍 Online via Zoom – free & open to all
Register here: uni-jena-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The MPSP #LectureSeries 2025 is kicking off this October:
Six inspiring talks by our MPSP Fellows about #Photonics. Each lecture runs for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
It’s free and online via Zoom.
Click here to find out more: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/lectureseries
Six inspiring talks by our MPSP Fellows about #Photonics. Each lecture runs for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
It’s free and online via Zoom.
Click here to find out more: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/lectureseries
September 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The MPSP #LectureSeries 2025 is kicking off this October:
Six inspiring talks by our MPSP Fellows about #Photonics. Each lecture runs for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
It’s free and online via Zoom.
Click here to find out more: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/lectureseries
Six inspiring talks by our MPSP Fellows about #Photonics. Each lecture runs for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
It’s free and online via Zoom.
Click here to find out more: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/lectureseries
🤓You can now apply for our master's program!
👍You can find all further information about this year's application process for our master's and PhD programs on our website!
#maxplanckschools #maxplanckschoolsofphotonics #photonics #physics #gradschool #engineering #fullyfunded #researchingermany
👍You can find all further information about this year's application process for our master's and PhD programs on our website!
#maxplanckschools #maxplanckschoolsofphotonics #photonics #physics #gradschool #engineering #fullyfunded #researchingermany
September 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🤓You can now apply for our master's program!
👍You can find all further information about this year's application process for our master's and PhD programs on our website!
#maxplanckschools #maxplanckschoolsofphotonics #photonics #physics #gradschool #engineering #fullyfunded #researchingermany
👍You can find all further information about this year's application process for our master's and PhD programs on our website!
#maxplanckschools #maxplanckschoolsofphotonics #photonics #physics #gradschool #engineering #fullyfunded #researchingermany
In an interview with our fellow Christiane Silberhorn she shared some fantastic advice with early-career starters and students of photonics, which is definitely worth a listen!
Find the complete interview on our blog.
👉Here: buff.ly/uOFEv4y
#Maxplanckschoolofphotonics #optics #phd #photonic
Find the complete interview on our blog.
👉Here: buff.ly/uOFEv4y
#Maxplanckschoolofphotonics #optics #phd #photonic
July 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In an interview with our fellow Christiane Silberhorn she shared some fantastic advice with early-career starters and students of photonics, which is definitely worth a listen!
Find the complete interview on our blog.
👉Here: buff.ly/uOFEv4y
#Maxplanckschoolofphotonics #optics #phd #photonic
Find the complete interview on our blog.
👉Here: buff.ly/uOFEv4y
#Maxplanckschoolofphotonics #optics #phd #photonic
After you have defended your doctorate, it's time for the graduation ceremony. On the 3rd June the first Max Planck Schools graduation ceremony took place in Heilbronn.
On the MPSP side, our graduate Dr. Christopher Spiess was delighted to receive his certificate.
Congratulations to all graduates!
On the MPSP side, our graduate Dr. Christopher Spiess was delighted to receive his certificate.
Congratulations to all graduates!
June 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
After you have defended your doctorate, it's time for the graduation ceremony. On the 3rd June the first Max Planck Schools graduation ceremony took place in Heilbronn.
On the MPSP side, our graduate Dr. Christopher Spiess was delighted to receive his certificate.
Congratulations to all graduates!
On the MPSP side, our graduate Dr. Christopher Spiess was delighted to receive his certificate.
Congratulations to all graduates!
Happy #worldbookday!
Did you know Star Trek introduced the concept of photon torpedoes powered by matter-antimatter annihilation? This fictional idea inspired real scientific research by the University of Leicester students in 2016.
What fictional concept would you wish could exist in real life?
Did you know Star Trek introduced the concept of photon torpedoes powered by matter-antimatter annihilation? This fictional idea inspired real scientific research by the University of Leicester students in 2016.
What fictional concept would you wish could exist in real life?
April 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Happy #worldbookday!
Did you know Star Trek introduced the concept of photon torpedoes powered by matter-antimatter annihilation? This fictional idea inspired real scientific research by the University of Leicester students in 2016.
What fictional concept would you wish could exist in real life?
Did you know Star Trek introduced the concept of photon torpedoes powered by matter-antimatter annihilation? This fictional idea inspired real scientific research by the University of Leicester students in 2016.
What fictional concept would you wish could exist in real life?
Max Planck School of Photonics attended the annual Physikerball 2025, where they showcased our new personalized ties, representing our school with style and spirit.
Thanks to all who made the evening so memorable. Here's to more shared moments and scientific brilliance, both in and out of the lab!
Thanks to all who made the evening so memorable. Here's to more shared moments and scientific brilliance, both in and out of the lab!
April 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Max Planck School of Photonics attended the annual Physikerball 2025, where they showcased our new personalized ties, representing our school with style and spirit.
Thanks to all who made the evening so memorable. Here's to more shared moments and scientific brilliance, both in and out of the lab!
Thanks to all who made the evening so memorable. Here's to more shared moments and scientific brilliance, both in and out of the lab!
2025 marks the centenary of quantum mechanics, a field that has redefined our understanding of the physical world. The date is a nod to Planck’s constant (h), a fundamental constant in quantum physics.
Rounded to two digits, h ≈ 4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ eV·s → giving us 4.14 → April 14.
#worldquantumday
Rounded to two digits, h ≈ 4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ eV·s → giving us 4.14 → April 14.
#worldquantumday
April 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
2025 marks the centenary of quantum mechanics, a field that has redefined our understanding of the physical world. The date is a nod to Planck’s constant (h), a fundamental constant in quantum physics.
Rounded to two digits, h ≈ 4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ eV·s → giving us 4.14 → April 14.
#worldquantumday
Rounded to two digits, h ≈ 4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ eV·s → giving us 4.14 → April 14.
#worldquantumday
New post on our blog about our celebrated Spring School during the last week of February!A time full of learning, inspiration, and great moments with incredible participants.
Dive into the highlights from this amazing event. Read it now!
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/309195/Sprin...
Dive into the highlights from this amazing event. Read it now!
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/309195/Sprin...
April 2, 2025 at 6:59 AM
New post on our blog about our celebrated Spring School during the last week of February!A time full of learning, inspiration, and great moments with incredible participants.
Dive into the highlights from this amazing event. Read it now!
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/309195/Sprin...
Dive into the highlights from this amazing event. Read it now!
photonics.maxplanckschools.org/309195/Sprin...
Yesterday, during the Jena Alliance Talent Fair, participants enjoyed an interactive workshop with the Extended Reality Twin Lab (XRTL) tool.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this educational experience.
You can try it for yourself at the following link xrtl.uni-jena.de
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this educational experience.
You can try it for yourself at the following link xrtl.uni-jena.de
March 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Yesterday, during the Jena Alliance Talent Fair, participants enjoyed an interactive workshop with the Extended Reality Twin Lab (XRTL) tool.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this educational experience.
You can try it for yourself at the following link xrtl.uni-jena.de
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this educational experience.
You can try it for yourself at the following link xrtl.uni-jena.de
Join Us at the Jena Alliance Talent Fair!
Next Tuesday, 25 March, online. Register now and take the next step towards your future! tinyurl.com/JenaAlliance...
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!
Next Tuesday, 25 March, online. Register now and take the next step towards your future! tinyurl.com/JenaAlliance...
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!
March 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Join Us at the Jena Alliance Talent Fair!
Next Tuesday, 25 March, online. Register now and take the next step towards your future! tinyurl.com/JenaAlliance...
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!
Next Tuesday, 25 March, online. Register now and take the next step towards your future! tinyurl.com/JenaAlliance...
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!
On the day before International Women's Day, we remember Hertha Ayrton, first woman awarded with Hughes Medal, fellow of Royal Society, and presenter and member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Don't miss our PhD Candidates' opinion on the future of women in science youtu.be/WHM-nULQDYE
Don't miss our PhD Candidates' opinion on the future of women in science youtu.be/WHM-nULQDYE
March 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On the day before International Women's Day, we remember Hertha Ayrton, first woman awarded with Hughes Medal, fellow of Royal Society, and presenter and member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Don't miss our PhD Candidates' opinion on the future of women in science youtu.be/WHM-nULQDYE
Don't miss our PhD Candidates' opinion on the future of women in science youtu.be/WHM-nULQDYE
Of course we cannot continue this week dedicated to women in science without mentioning her: Marie Curie, the woman who redefined science, however, her journey was one of constant resistance.
Listen to our PhD candidates talk about the presence of women in science here youtu.be/IDwYgfy1Zdw
Listen to our PhD candidates talk about the presence of women in science here youtu.be/IDwYgfy1Zdw
March 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Of course we cannot continue this week dedicated to women in science without mentioning her: Marie Curie, the woman who redefined science, however, her journey was one of constant resistance.
Listen to our PhD candidates talk about the presence of women in science here youtu.be/IDwYgfy1Zdw
Listen to our PhD candidates talk about the presence of women in science here youtu.be/IDwYgfy1Zdw
We continue celebrating and honoring the incredible women in science who paved the way in the week in which the International Women’s Day takes place.
Meet Mae Jemison – First African-American Woman in Space
Listen to our PhD candidates tell us about their experience here
youtu.be/VzQINYNSV0
Meet Mae Jemison – First African-American Woman in Space
Listen to our PhD candidates tell us about their experience here
youtu.be/VzQINYNSV0
March 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We continue celebrating and honoring the incredible women in science who paved the way in the week in which the International Women’s Day takes place.
Meet Mae Jemison – First African-American Woman in Space
Listen to our PhD candidates tell us about their experience here
youtu.be/VzQINYNSV0
Meet Mae Jemison – First African-American Woman in Space
Listen to our PhD candidates tell us about their experience here
youtu.be/VzQINYNSV0
Science has never been just a man's world—and countless women have fought to prove it. Because one day is not enough, this week we celebrate women. Our PhD Candidates also tell us what challenges they have had to face as women in the following link tinyurl.com/MPSPFemaleVo... Check it out now.
March 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Science has never been just a man's world—and countless women have fought to prove it. Because one day is not enough, this week we celebrate women. Our PhD Candidates also tell us what challenges they have had to face as women in the following link tinyurl.com/MPSPFemaleVo... Check it out now.
Incredible visit of our PhD candidates to the DRL (Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) to finish the week and the Spring School
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #PhD #Photonics
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #PhD #Photonics
February 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Incredible visit of our PhD candidates to the DRL (Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) to finish the week and the Spring School
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #PhD #Photonics
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #PhD #Photonics
After a short, fun-filled break to ski, hike or even relax in the sauna, we finish today with a great presentation by fellow of the Max Planck School of Photonics and professor at the Paderborn University, Prof. Dr. Christine Silberhorn.
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #Photonics #PhD
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #Photonics #PhD
February 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
After a short, fun-filled break to ski, hike or even relax in the sauna, we finish today with a great presentation by fellow of the Max Planck School of Photonics and professor at the Paderborn University, Prof. Dr. Christine Silberhorn.
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #Photonics #PhD
#SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #Photonics #PhD
Poster Session time. May the best win!
#postersession #SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #photonics #passionforscience
#postersession #SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #photonics #passionforscience
February 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Poster Session time. May the best win!
#postersession #SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #photonics #passionforscience
#postersession #SpringSchool #maxplanckschoolofphotonics #photonics #passionforscience
We reached the halfway point of our Spring School with the presentations of fellows Prof. Dr. Maria Chekhova, leader of the independent research group Quantum radiation on the MPL, and Prof. Dr. Nicolas Joly, associate professor at the Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
February 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We reached the halfway point of our Spring School with the presentations of fellows Prof. Dr. Maria Chekhova, leader of the independent research group Quantum radiation on the MPL, and Prof. Dr. Nicolas Joly, associate professor at the Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.