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Photonics BW e. V.
Competence Network for Optical Technologies in Baden-WürttembergEXTRA
Photonics is a key technology of the 21st century. In pioneering fields such as laser technology and micro-optics, it makes a significant contribution to technological development in production engineering, metrology, IT, electronics, biotechnology and life science.
The non-profit association Photonics BW was founded in Stuttgart in July 2000 in order to generate optimal conditions and to develop strategies for the future of optical technologies. It serves as a network of innovative companies and academic institutions. Photonics BW e.V. is supported by the German ministry of education and research (BMBF).
Range of services
Member companies and institutions of Photonics BW benefit from numerous advantages:- one central contact and coordination office
- promotion of transparency and dialogue between educational facilities, economic development agencies, the scientific community, industry and the world of finance
- knowledge and technology transfer, creation of databases
- intensification of basic research
- acquisition of joint projects, project patronage
- initiatives on collaborative ventures and alliances
- strengthening of innovative capability
- incubator function, start-up support
- initiatives on training and education (new programs of study, virtual universities, etc.)
- commonly shared platform for PR and marketing measures
- participation in exhibitions and conferences
Research and development
The topics addressed cover the entire chain of activities involving the photon: From research, generation, shaping and control through to use of the light as an information or energy carrier.
- Basic research on optical technologies
- Quantum and atomic physics
- New optical materials
- New optical diagnosis and manipulation techniques
- New imaging processes
- Photon generation
- New advances in the development of light emitting diodes and diode lasers
- Diode-pumped solid-state lasers
- Frequency conversion and ultra-short-pulse systems
- Fields of research: Laser systems for material processing, medicine and biophotonics. Light sources for optoelectronics, display applications and telecommunications.
- Photon propagation
- Modulation processes
- Optical imaging
- Optical design
- Simulation of complex systems
- Optical metrology
- Production technology
- Fields of research: Seamless process chains, new production techniques and production metrology for ultra-precise optical systems, sources and beam guidance for laser systems and optoelectronic systems.
- Main applications
- Material processing
- Medicine
- Biophotonics
- Optoelectronics
- Optical communication technology and optical storage
- Fields of research: Applications development and support with function and cost optimization.
LINK TO WEBSITE
www.photonicsbw.de
www.kompetenznetze.de/navi/en/Kompetenznetze/photonics-bw.html
