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FBH leads European diode-pumped laser efforts as EuPRAXIA selects second laser-driven accelerator site

The EuPRAXIA consortium has selected ELI Beamlines at ELI ERIC in the Czech Republic as the site for its laser-driven second plasma-accelerator pillar. This decision marks a major milestone in the consortium’s journey to pioneer compact, high-performance electron accelerators using laser- and beam-driven plasma wakefield acceleration technology. FBH plays a key role by contributing its expertise in diode laser pump technology.

Presse release: 09.04.2025

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The QPIS project led by Tim Schröder has won the Grand Challenge for Quantum Communication awarded by the BMBF

The “QPIS Quantum-Photonic Integrated Scalable Memory” project led by Tim Schröder, Head of the Joint Lab Diamond Nanophotonics (Coordinator, HU Berlin & FBH), Gregor Pieplow (HU Berlin), and Kai Müller (TU Munich) has won the Grand Challenge for Quantum Communication awarded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Press release: 03.04.2025

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Efficient soil analysis – high-tech for sustainable agriculture

Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the Leibniz institutes FBH and ATB have recently enhanced an existing sensor platform for mobile soil mapping of agricultural fields. By integrating an innovative Raman system, soil components can now be identified on a substance-specific level while the vehicle is on the move – in real time, on site, and with high spatial resolution. This method holds the potential to significantly reduce time and cost associated with conventional soil sampling. At the same time, it enables more targeted fertilization, contributing to more environmentally friendly farming practices.

Press release FBH & ATB: 02.04.2025

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We are leaving X

We are suspending our activities on the social media platform X with immediate effect. This step is in line with a decision made by the Leibniz Association.

Press release: 29.01.2025

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Ferdinand-Braun-Institut presents laser novelties at Photonics West 2025

At Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco (USA), the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) will be presenting novel and advanced diode lasers. FBH will be participating in both the trade fair (January 28-30, 2025) and the accompanying conferences (January 25-30, 2025) with 18 scientific talks. At stand 4205-18 in the German Pavilion, the institute will be showcasing its full range of capabilities – from design and chip development to modules and prototypes.

Press release: 06.01.2025

The image shows a diode laser, known as a Master Oscillator Power Amplifier (MOPA), with a caliper as a size reference. The device consists of a gold-colored, rectangular metal block with precise holes, recesses, and, in the front right section, a diode laser that is electrically connected with wires. Additional components, such as lenses, are distributed across the block, which is surrounded by fine conductor paths and structures. A dark gray, round-shaped optical isolator is located in the middle of the device. The caliper scale in the background indicates the small dimensions of the device.