MPSP Lecture Series 2026
Exploring the Frontiers of Light - Join the free lectures of our Fellows!
The Max Planck School of Photonics continues to uphold its commitment to academic excellence and innovation in science. This year's Lecture Series seeks once again to explore the complex area of photonics and the remarkable potential of light in a variety of fields. Leading experts from our group of MPSP Fellows will present findings and news from their studies and research.
Join us online from late October to the end of November 2026, every week at different times (CET) for 45 minutes with 15 extra minutes to engage in discussions, share ideas, and explore your potential with our Fellows.
The lecture series is completely free and takes place virtually via Zoom.
Upcoming Lectures
Exploring the Frontiers of Nanophotonics with Thomas ZentgrafHow can nanostructured materials reshape the way we manipulate light? In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Thomas Zentgraf, Fellow of the Max Planck School of Photonics and head of the Ultrafast Nanophotonics group at Paderborn University, explores the fascinating world of light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. Discover how artificially structured materials, nonlinear optics, and metasurfaces are opening up new possibilities for advanced optical technologies and holographic applications.
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Multi-Mode Entanglement-Based Photonic Quantum NetworkingQuantum optics provides access to a vast Hilbert space that can be exploited in different ways for quantum communication and networking. A central question is how to use temporal, spectral, and polarization modes to enhance the capacity, robustness, and functionality of quantum information networks. In this lecture, we will explore how modern quantum communication systems exploit different degrees of freedom for entanglement distribution and improved resilience to noise, for multiplexed quantum protocols, and as an auxiliary resource for advanced protocols based on multi-photon interference. We will highlight the associated trade-offs and discuss recent progress towards practical high-dimensional quantum communication over free-space and fiber networks
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In-fiber physical computing and information processing What if optical fibers could do more than just transmit information? In this lecture, explore the exciting potential of in-fiber physical computing and information processing – where light, materials, and physical phenomena come together to enable new approaches to computing and data processing. Discover how optical fibers could become powerful platforms for next-generation information technologies!
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Seeing the invisible: Exploring the world of femtosecond fieldoscopy!Discover how ultrafast electric-field detection opens new possibilities in molecular spectroscopy and imaging. Combining attosecond temporal resolution, sub-diffraction spatial resolution, and exceptional sensitivity, Femtosecond Fieldoscopy enables highly sensitive, label-free analysis of molecular vibrations and light–matter interactions.
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