Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

About us

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts applied research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems to control light – from the generation and manipulation to its application. It combines applied research and development with excellent basic science in close collaboration with the Institute of Applied Physics of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The services offered by the Institute covers the entire photonic process chain from opto-mechanical and opto-electronic system design to manufacturing of custom-specific solutions and prototypes. An outstanding technological equipment enables this purpose.

Research focus

  • Optical and precision engineering components and systems
  • Functional optical surfaces and layers
  • Optoelectronic sensors and measuring systems
  • Optical quantum technologies
  • Fiber laser technologies
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Entangled photon source for quantum key distribution.
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Metal mirrors for the DESIS instrument: Offner and double mirror for the telescope.

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