The Photonics group is led by Prof. Gregor Weihs at the Institute for Experimental Physics at the University of Innsbruck. It is part of the FWF Doctoral Program Atoms, Light and Molecules (DK ALM) and of the FWF SFB BeyondC. Our research in quantum optics and quantum information focuses on semiconductor nanostructures and on the foundations of (quantum) physics.

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jobs. We are currently looking for a nanofabrication intern.

news. More details about the new telescope from ASA Astrosysteme GmbH can be found here.

news. Here is a great video about the installation from our partner, INNOVAMETALL GmbH

news. Learn more about the Quantum Optical Ground Station “Marietta Blau”

news. Here you can find a video report from an ORF broadcast in which Gregor Weihs visited the Hafelekar during the installation of the telescope

news. In a spectacular helicopter operation, more than five tons of scientific equipment were transported to the mountain in multiple flights under ideal weather conditions

news. An excellent article by Michael Domanig about our upcoming high-altitude quantum ground station “Marietta Blau” at Hafelekar near Innsbruck

news. New Technique Improves Multi-Photon State Generationis! It is a significant step forward in making quantum dot sources more practical for real-world applications

news. Keeping the photon in the dark! A research team led by Gregor Weihs has developed a method for the deliberate control of dark excitons in quantum dots

news.We congratulate Dr. Florian Kappe on winning the Hypo Tirol Dissertation Prize for his thesis entitled “The Generation of Non-Classical States of Light using Quantum Dots”!

news. Laser World of Photonics is the world's leading platform for the laser and photonics industry. This is the place that features the combination of research, technology and applications

news. Congratulations to Dr. Yusuf Karli on winning the 2024 IQOQI Dissertation Prize from the Austrian Academy of Sciences!

news. PARADOX is the official podcast of quantA, featuring conversations with quantum researchers across all career stages — from PhD students to professors. In each episode, Moritz Brehm will guide the discussion with other scientists to make complex topics understandable and engaging for a broad audience.

news. Parallelism between research in physics and art.

Prof. Dr Gregor Weihs provided insights into quantum research. His lecture ‘Quantum Physics to get to know’ took place as part of Susanne Zottl's design studio ‘DISORIENTING FORWARD - A friendly offer from architecture to physics’

news. The DPG Spring Meeting in Regensburg!

Yusuf Karlı presented his work as a finalist for the SKM Dissertation Prize of the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft e. V. (DPG).Prof. Weihs and Prof. Doris Reiter could not miss the opportunity to congratulate him!

news. This event will make students aware of career opportunities in quantum technology and related fields, while offering the opportunity to build valuable connections for future employment

news. We would like to thank all participants of The Long Night Of Research!

news. On MIP Day, we wanted to give high school students an impression of the excitement of experimental physics and inform them about our study programs through various workshops

news. Interview with Gregor Weihs about quantum research. Gregor Weihs gave fascinating insights into the world of quantum science in the Ö1 program 'Punkt eins' and answered questions from listeners

news. It was a great time at the Vienna Ball of Sciences 2025! Attending the SciBall at Vienna City Hall is a fantastic opportunity to represent the scientific community and celebrate the importance of science

news. Josef Hloušek's fellowship proposal entitled “Unveiling the Nature of Genuine Many-Particle Phenomena: Quantum Interference and Complementary Relations (UNAGI)”, was awarded the quantA Postdoctoral Fellowship. Congratulations on this success!

news. MIP Day, on Wednesday, 19th February 2025, the Day of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics will once again take place at the University of Innsbruck

news. The United Nations proclaims 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

news. It was a great pleasure to welcome the international workshop on “Engineering of Quantum Emitter Properties (EQEP) 2024” at the University of Innsbruck