The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light covers a wide range of research, including laser spectroscopy, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, nanophotonics, photonic crystal fibers, integrated optics, optomechanics, laser interferometry, quantum technologies, biophysics and – in collaboration with the Max Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin – the connections between physics and medicine. The MPL was founded in January 2009 and is one of over 80 institutes of the Max Planck Society that conduct basic research in the natural, biological, human and social sciences in the service of the general public.

Public event: The MPL Support Association introduces itself

July 18, 4 pm

This event offers you the opportunity to learn more about MPL and our support association without obligation. Gain insights into how scientists work at our institute and what they are currently researching. You will also find out how you can support them with your membership and what benefits you will enjoy.

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Team around Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar wins Berthold Leibinger Innovation Prize

Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar and his team receive the first prize of the Berthold Leibinger Innovation Prize for the development of the novel analysis method iNTA (interferometric nanoparticle tracking analysis). The award is presented every two years for outstanding projects in the field of innovative laser technology.

 

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DLS at MPL 2025

July is DLS month at MPL

The Distinguished Lecturer Series brings leading minds in all areas relevant to the science of light to Erlangen.
Here you will find an overview of our speakers for 2025.

We look forward to our next speakers in July, Prof. Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop and Prof. Nader Engheta.

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Promoting excellent research at MPL: Dr. Ashley Shin receives MSCA postdoctoral fellowship

For her project ›Atomically-precise control of Strong Coupling In Molecular dimERs (SCIMER),‹ young scientist Dr. Ashley Shin has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. With the two-year funding, the researcher aims to learn more about the electrostatic interactions of a variety of molecules in order to establish them as a reliable resource for quantum optics.

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New association to strengthen science and research at the MPL

The MPL founded an association to actively support scientific exchange among its researchers and networking with the public. The association “Verein der Freunde und Ehemaligen des Max-Planck-Instituts für die Physik des Lichts e. V.” aims to promote science and research at the MPL.

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Team around Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar wins Berthold Leibinger Innovation Prize

Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar, Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), and his team receive the first prize of the Berthold Leibinger Innovation Prize on Friday, June 20, 2025, for the development of the novel analysis method iNTA (interferometric nanoparticle tracking…

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Promoting excellent research at MPL: Dr. Ashley Shin receives MSCA postdoctoral fellowship

For her project ›Atomically-precise control of Strong Coupling In Molecular dimERs (SCIMER),‹ young scientist Dr. Ashley Shin from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. With the two-year…

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Using machine learning to understand fundamental structures of quantum mechanics

Quantum systems can exhibit correlations significantly stronger than those in classical systems. This ›spooky action at a distance‹ is referred to as ›nonlocality‹ in modern physics. Scientists in the Theory Division at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have recently published…

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Managing Director
Prof. Florian Marquardt


Please contact:
Anna Gesine Murphy (PA)
Email: marquardt-office@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 401

 

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Dr. Dorothe Burggraf

Please contact:
Lisa Spann (PA)
Email: lisa.spann@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 801

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