Verband „Advanced UV for Life e.V.“ gegründet – Kommunikationsplattform, Kooperationsbörse und Interessensverband

A virtual quantum city was the setting for the three-day Quantum Futur Academy at the end of August. 55 young researchers from 29 countries met online for workshops and virtual tours of different Berlin labs.

FBH's most important events and results achieved in the years 2020 and 2021.

Engere Kooperation mit der Agentur für Arbeit geplant

Mario Lehwald has awarded the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut for its "outstanding commitment to vocational training" during a visit of the Federal Employment Agency to the institute. The meeting was held at the beginning of August 2021 jointly with ANH Berlin, the Network for Vocational and Advanced Training in High Technology based at the institute.

The association of the same name thereby acknowledges FBH's ongoing commitment to equal opportunity.

Eine neue Generation von UV-LEDs kann Viren und Bakterien inaktivieren, Wasser und Oberflächen desinfizieren. Doch vor ihrer Zulassung, müssen sie standardisiert und zertifiziert werden. Das „Advanced UV for Life“-Bündnis treibt diese Aufgabe voran.

10 – 14 October 2021, the renowned International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) will be held in Germany – for the first time in nineteen years and in person. Interested participants can register now – early bird registration until July 30.

In the "6G Research and Innovation Cluster (6G-RIC)" hub, the partners of the initiative will develop mobile communication systems with open interfaces across all technology frontiers.

Berlin-based Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) will host the International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) as a hybrid event in Potsdam from October 10 to 14, 2021.

In October 2021, the renowned International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) will be held in Germany – for the first time in nineteen years and in person. Interested participants can register now – early bird registration until July 30.

The publication "783 nm wavelength stabilized DBR tapered diode lasers with a 7 W output power" has been selected as Editor's Pick by the Applied Optics Editorial Office - a recognition for articles with excellent scientific quality.

Berlin-based Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) has put a sophisticated ion implanter system from High Voltage Engineering Europa B.V. into operation.

The Berlin-based Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) recently put a sophisticated ion implanter system from High Voltage Engineering Europa B.V. into operation.

The 27th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) will be held from October 10-14, 2021. The submission deadline for conference contributions has been extended. Contributions can now be submitted as a two-page abstract until May 21, 2021.

Markus Krutzik erforscht Grundlagen und Anwendungen hochpräziser Messgeräte

Warum portable Raman-Systeme in der Landwirtschaft zum Einsatz kommen – das RaMBo-Messsystem aus dem Adlershofer Ferdinand-Braun-Institut

For the second time, ICULTA – the 'International Conference on UV LED Technologies & Applications’ – presented a forum for the UV LED community to exchange ideas and results on cutting-edge topics.

Researchers present results of experiments with atom interferometry on a sounding rocket / Further rocket missions set to follow

Virtuelle Forschungsfabrik Mikroelektronik Deutschland startet in den Regelbetrieb

In April, IOP Publishing awarded FBH scientist Carsten Netzel an Outstanding Reviewer Award 2020 for the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics

Two researchers from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut have recently taken strategic positions leading IEEE Photonics Society's globalization efforts. From now until 2023, Paul Crump will be the organization’s Globalization Chair. Neysha Lobo Ploch is getting involved as IEEE SIGHT representative.

A team of scientists has managed to successfully perform atom interferometry in space - on board a sounding rocket.

Extremely precise measurements are possible using atom interferometers that employ the wave character of atoms for this purpose. They can thus be used, for example, to measure the gravitational field of the Earth or to detect gravitational waves. A team of scientists from Germany has now managed to successfully perform atom interferometry in space for the first time - on board a sounding rocket.

The Kassiopeia project brings together the University of Bristol in the UK, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) in Germany and SweGaN in Sweden to develop a Ka-band MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) receiver.

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) is presenting current research results about reliability of its UVB and UVC LEDs at the virtual ICULTA 2021f from April 19 to 20, 2021. FBH will also show irradiation systems that are already being tested in medical applications, for example, to combat multi-resistant pathogens on the skin.

The reliability of UV LEDs has been significantly improved, which is an important step towards their commercial use in medical applications.

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) of Berlin, Germany is presenting current developments and results at the ‘International Conference on UV LED Technologies & Applications (ICULTA 2021, being held virtually on 19-20 April).

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) presents current research results at the virtual ICULTA 2021. In particular, the reliability of UVB and UVC LEDs has been significantly improved – an important step towards their commercial use.

Das Projekt Kassiopeia soll eine unabhängige europäische Wertschöpfungskette für Wide-Bandgap-Halbleiter demonstrieren. Im Fokus stehen monolithisch integrierte Mikrowellenschaltungen (MMIC) auf Galliumnitrid-Basis mit hohem Wirkungsgrad.

ICULTA 2021 is getting closer – the forum for state-of-the art know-how and innovations in UV LED technologies and their multiple applications. From April 19 to 20, 2021, experts from all over the world will present and discuss latest results in UV LED development, irradiation systems based on UV LEDs as well as their use in industry and research.

Das Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, SweGaN AB und die University of Bristol kooperieren im Rahmen des Kassiopeia-Projekts, gefördert von der Europäischen Weltraumorganisation ESA. Sie bündeln ihre Expertise, um monolithisch integrierte GaN-Mikrowellenschaltungen (MMIC) für das Ka-Band zu entwickeln.


Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, SweGaN AB, and University of Bristol are partnering in the European Space Agency funded Kassiopeia project. The teams join forces to develop high-performance Ka-band GaN MMICs (monolithic microwave integrated circuits). Applications for these devices include beam steering antennas for satellite communications and radar applications.

Funded under the European Space Agency (ESA) ARTES Advanced Technology Program ‘European Ka-band high power solid-state technology for active antennas’, in March the Kassiopeia project was launched to provide a value-added chain using technology only available in Europe.

A consortium project led by Germany’s Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) is working to develop Ka-band gallium nitride (GaN) monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), with potential applications in satellite and radar technology.

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, SweGaN AB, and University of Bristol are partnering in the European Space Agency funded Kassiopeia project. The teams join forces to develop high-performance Ka-band GaN MMICs.

A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light – without side effects. Dr Sven Einfeldt talks to HEQ about its potential implications.

Forschungsteam veröffentlicht weitere Ergebnisse der MAIUS-1 Raketenmission. Anwendungen in Grundlagenphysik, Navigation und Erdbeobachtung

Ostdeutschland verfügt über eine eindrucksvolle Dichte an weltweit anerkannten Forschungseinrichtungen und Universitäten. Hier wird an Lösungen für drängende Fragen der Zukunft etwa in der Medizintechnik, der Energieversorgung oder der Mobilität geforscht.

The award is presented to a team of eleven authors from Germany, Poland and Lithuania - including five scientists from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut.

The booklet presents our range of services and provides you with a preview of the further technological possibilities opened up by our new cleanroom, covering more than 1,000 square meters.

Mit kurzwelligen UVC-LEDs sollen Krankheitserreger unschädlich gemacht werden – ohne Nebenwirkungen für den Menschen. Erste medizinische Tests sind vielversprechend.

Qualifying a versatile ultracold atom experiment for the International Space Station requires many steps, with integrated laser systems playing a key role.

An AlGaN-based VCSEL with distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirrors created via substrate removal using electrochemical etching leads the way for VCSELs for disinfection.

Three years after the first successful ICULTA conference, the follow-up event will be held from April 19 to 20, 2021. Talks by internationally recognized speakers have already been confirmed. To participate with oral or poster/slide presentations, a one-page abstract should be submitted by February 15, 2021.

Ultraviolettstrahlung lässt sich für viele Zwecke nutzen. Bei den Quellen bekommen die konventionellen Gasentladungslampen zunehmend Konkurrenz durch LEDs. Die Weiterentwicklung schreitet schnell voran, »Made in Germany« liegt gut im Rennen.

Im Rahmen eines Verbundprojekts entwickeln Forscher spezielle UV-C-LEDs und untersuchen dabei Parameter wie Wellenlängen, Bestrahlungsdosen und Lebensräume der Viren.

In einem Verbundprojekt sollen SARS-CoV-2 und weitere Atemwegsviren auf Oberflächen und Haut mittels UVC-Licht unschädlich gemacht werden. Das Projektteam entwickelt dafür spezielle UVC-LEDs und untersucht Parameter wie Wellenlängen, Bestrahlungsdosen und Lebensräume der Viren. Das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung unterstützt das dreijährige Vorhaben ab 2021 mit insgesamt drei Millionen Euro.

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) will present its research results targeting energy-efficient amplifier concepts as well as terahertz (THz) components and systems for broadband communication and imaging at the virtual European Microwave Week (EuMW) from January 12-14, 2021.

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) will present its research results targeting energy-efficient amplifier concepts as well as terahertz (THz) components and systems for broadband communication and imaging at the virtual "European Microwave Week" (EuMW). In addition to its conference contributions, FBH exhibits from January 12-14, 2021 at the joint booth of the "Research Fab Microelectronics Germany" (FMD) in exhibition hall 3 – with FBH scientists available for a virtual exchange.

Ein Lidar mit hoher Auflösung für das nahe Umfeld bis 25 m soll die Sicherheit von autonomen oder teilautonomen Fahrzeugen erhöhen. Entstanden ist ein weniger komplexes System.

Die UVC-Strahlung kann Viren, Bakterien und Pilze beseitigen. Die TU Berlin forscht nun an den idealen Wellenlängen und Bestrahlungsdosen.