Technology Development and Service Units

The scientific infrastructure of MPL consists of 3 technology development & service units (TDSU). Their task is twofold: they operate key cutting-edge technologies and provide them to the divisions and research groups and they pursue own research projects. 

 TDSU 1: Micro- & Nanostructuring 

• Lithography
  The lithography group runs both a laser and an electron beam lithography machine. Structures from µm down to nm scale can be written. Scientifically the group is collaborating closely with the Leuchs division and especially the ODEM group.
  
  

• Photonic Nanostructures
  The main focus of this group are thin film solar cells based on Si-nanowires, but also other semiconductor materials are used. All equipment necessary for the fabrication and characterization are available (CVD, FIB, SEM, etc.)
  
  

TDSU 2: Optical Technologies

• Interferometry
  The interferometry group develops different high precision measurement technologies based on interferometric testing and use them to determine the precision of different objects, e.g. aspheric lenses.
  
  

• Laser Service
  The laser service group supports the operation of different complex laser systems, and develops laser system and characterization tools.
  
  

• Single Photon Technology
  The group has a broad knowledge on the generation and characterization of single and two-photon states. The application of nonclassical light to different research problems is supported.
   

TDSU 3: Fibre Fabrication & Glass Studio

• Fibre Fabrication
  Photonic crystal fibres, a special kind of optical fibres, are fabricated using several drawing towers situated in a dedicated clean room.
  
  

• Glass Studio
  The glass studio melts speciality glasses with specific optical properties and draws tubes for further use.