Photonics Institute, Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien)

Photonics is the technology of light. It comprises the generation, emission, transmission, modulation, signal processing, switching, amplification, detection and sensing of light. It covers all applications of light over the whole spectrum from ultra ations of light over the whole spectrum from ultraviolet over the visible to the mid- and far-infrared. The Photonics Institute focuses its research on the generation of ultrashort high intensity laser pulses, generation of THz pulses and realization of nano-photonic devices as well as their applications. The Photonics Institute is also teaching the full spectrum of photonics in the TU Wien Bachelor's and Master's Programmes. Ultrashort light pulses are an indispensible tool for the observation of very fast processes such as electron dynamics in semiconductors or the formation of chemical bonds. Laser pulses can be made as short a single cycle of the optical electromagnetic field, or about a femtosecond. The TU Photonics Institute is among the leading labs to produce such pulses that allow studying matter under extremely high electric fields, resulting in novel plasma effects including coherent X ray generation, MeV particle acceleration, as well as non-thermal materials processing and other plasma applications. The TU Wien is Austria's largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences. More than 4,000 scientists are researching "technology for people" in five main research areas at eight faculties. The content of the studies offered is derived from the excellent research. More than 26,000 students in 62 degree programmes benefit from this. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien strengthens the business location, facilitates cooperation and contributes to the prosperity of society. At TU Wien, we have been conducting research, teaching and learning under the motto 'Technology for people' for over 200 years. TU Wien has evolved into an open academic institution where discussions can happen, opinions can be voiced and arguments will be heard. Although everyone may have different individual philosophies and approaches to life, the staff, management personnel and students at TU Wien all promote open-mindedness and tolerance. In order to enable universities to fulfil their specific social tasks – scientific research and teaching as well as raising public awareness – the high good of freedom of research and teaching must be preserved and continuously cultivated. TU Wien is firmly anchored in Austria's innovation and science system. In accordance with its mission statement As a premier research university we build our reputation through our scientific and artistic research. TU Wien conducts research and pursues the advancement of the arts (both in the specialist and trans- and interdisciplinary subjects offered). It is committed to maintain the high standards it has achieved and to further enhance them by networking, collaborating and pooling its strengths in national and international collaborations. Preventing discrimination against people and improving equal opportunities are at the heart of our interactions with one another and our environment. This also means that we learn from history by critically examining our past. We actively speak out against discrimination and promote equal opportunities. Our identity as a research university means that we build our reputation through our research. The content of the teaching we offer is based on this research. TU Wien combines basic and applied research and research-oriented teaching at the highest level. Through their knowledge and their strong relationships, our graduates and scientists contribute to the transfer of knowledge and technologies across society and the economy. The members of TU Wien thus help to ensure that Austria remains internationally competitive as a research location and help to stimulate its innovative potential. ...view more