Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) focuses on basic research into all aspects of the interaction between light and matter, from modern optics to photonics, quantum effects and their applications in the "real" world. It aims to extend the realm of the possible in the science and technology of light. MPL was founded in 2009 and is one of the 83 institutes that make up the Max Planck Society, whose mission is to conduct basic research in the service of the general public in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
Technology from Erlangen exploring the Atmosphere
Klaus Mantel from MPLs TDSU developed a spatial heterodyne inferometer which is now on a satellite in low Earth orbit.
Turning a molecule into a coherent two-level quantum system
Physicists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have succeeded in turning an organic molecule into a nearly ideal quantum system...
International Day of Light
We are celebrating UNESCOs International Day of Light on May 16
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Contact
Managing Director
Prof. Dr. Florian Marquardt
Please contact:
Gesine Murphy (PA)
Email: marquardt-office@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 401
Head of Infrastructure
Dr. Dorothe Burggraf
Please contact:
Lisa Spann (PA)
Email: lisa.spann@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 801
Upcoming Events
Symposium on the Science of Light
We are calling future research leaders to a symposium on the Science of Light!
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DLS: Ripples from the Dark Side of the Universe
The Distinguished Lecturer Series (DLS) follow a colloquium format for a broad audience and will be followed by a reception to provide an [...]
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MPL Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with MPL’s latest research via our Newsletter.
Current issue: Newsletter No 13 - October 2018
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