• Coherent Optics (winter semester 2025/26):
  The course introduces the basic physical concepts, mathematical models and technologies for (linear and nonlinear) spectroscopy with lasers, in particular: Gaussian beams (derived from Maxwell’s equations), optical resonators, laser fundamentals, interference and coherence, ultra-short optical pulses, overview of nonlinear optics, Fourier optics and spectroscopy.
• Physikalisches Hauptseminar II (winter semester 2025/26):
  The seminar addresses modern research topics in laser optics and photonics. An emphasis will be put on tools and techniques concerning the generation and control of ultrashort light pulses on the level of the individual oscillations of their electric fields. The seminar will offer theoretical and experimental topics in the areas of elctric-field-resolved molecular spectroscopy, femtosecond enhancement cavities, and their applications in fields such as precision metrology, biology, and medicine.
• Physikalisches Kolloquium (Physics Colloquium)(winter semester 2025/26):
  Lectures and presentations by external scientists mostly on specific topics from a general view. Please refer to the website and the published announcements at the faculty.
• Seminar über Optische Quantenmesstechnik (winter semester 2025/26):
  • In person
• Biophotonics and ultrafast spectroscopy (summer semester 2025):
  • Modern optical microscopy and labeling methods
  • Fundamentals of photophysics and photochemistry of molecules
  • Spins and single photons in the life sciences
  • Fundamentals of optogenetics
  • Molecular vibrational spectroscopy
  • Generation and measurement of ultrashort laser pulses and
  • Modern methods of ultrafast spectroscopy for biology and medicine
• Journal Club IR Spectroscopy (winter semester 2024/25):
  In this seminar, cutting-edge research results from the field of infrared spectroscopy are being discussed. Each week, a member of the Laboratory of Lightwave Metrology or a guest presents a research paper. Students are welcome to attend and also to present papers, e.g., in preparation of the “Physikalisches Hauptseminar” – or simply out of interest. 
• Coherent Optics (winter semester 2024/25):
  The course introduces the basic physical concepts, mathematical models and technologies for (linear and nonlinear) spectroscopy with lasers, in partcular: Gaussian beams (derived from Maxwell’s equations), optical resonators, laser fundamentals,  interference and coherence, ultra-short optical pulses, overview of nonlinear optics, Fourier optics and spectroscopy.
• Photonics II (summer semester 2024):
  Ultrashort laser pulses (generation and measurement), femtosecond enhancement cavities and applications, photonic crystals, photonic crystal fibers, supercontinuum generation, solitons, metamaterials
• Photonics I (winter semester 2023/24):
  The course introduces the basic physical concepts, mathematical models and technologies for (linear and nonlinear) spectroscopy with lasers. Part I (winter semester) focuses on the mathematical models for Gaussian beams (derived from Maxwell’s equations), optical resonators, laser fundamentals, nonlinear optics and spectroscopy.
• Physikalisches Hauptseminar I (winter semester 2023/24):
  In recent years, novel approaches in sensing and imaging have emerged that are pushing the frontiers of what is “measurable” but also change the way how we measure and understand phenomena in natural sciences. This includes quantum sensing where often even single quantum systems (spins, photons) serve as sensors and extends to high precision, potentially ultrafast measurements like frequency combs or atomic clocks. Quantum metrology is even nowadays helping to define the SI units. The seminar aims to give a broad overview of basics as well as applications allowing students to choose from a broad range of topics.