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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

⏰ Reminder: First #MPSP #QandA Session is coming up! Still have questions about the #application process? Wondering if the #MaxPlanckSchoolOfPhotonics is the right choice for you? 💬 Join us and ask anything! 📅 October 16, 2026 🕐 1 p.m. 💻 Via Zoom Please register at: buff.ly/lYQXbba

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on the #MPSP Autumn School 2026! One week of cutting-edge #photonics, #lab tours, inspiring talks, #AI, #career insights, and plenty of exchange. 🔬💡 Different backgrounds, different perspectives — one photonics #community! Full recap: buff.ly/DxhdBCe

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Study MSc Photonics at the #AbbeSchoolofPhotonics at @uni-jena.de, which offers an international, research-driven environment at the renowned #optics & #photonics hub, #Jena. Gain hands-on experience in photonics labs & prepare for leading roles in academia & industry. Learn more: buff.ly/elXiOF9

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#MPSP #Alumni at a Glance: Emma Brambila Tamayo ✨ From undetected photons and quantum correlations to quantum superresolution! Emma’s MPSP journey in #Jena shaped her research, collaboration, and career. Today, she is a Research Associate at Fraunhofer IOSB. 🤝 Discover more: buff.ly/yWy9d2R

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

💡 Questions about applying to the Max Planck School of #Photonics? Join one of our #QandA sessions, get your questions answered, and find out if #MPSP is the right fit for you! 🔬✨ More information and registration can be found at photonics.maxplanckschools.org/608127/q-a-s... #application #PhD

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🔬 MPSP Alumni: @heikoknopf.bsky.social From photonics research to political leadership: Heiko’s journey shows how scientific thinking can make an impact far beyond the lab. His advice? Think outside the box, question assumptions & stay curious. 🚀 #MPSP #Photonics #Alumni

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Explore the #MSc in #Optics and #Photonics at KSOP, @kit.edu! Choose from diverse speciaizations and, gain hands-on experience through internships and research projects, and grow your network in one of Germany’s leading research environments at the #MPSP! Learn more: buff.ly/elXiOF9

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚀 #MPSP #Alumni at a Glance: Johannes Blöchl From attosecond #physics and ultrafast pulse metrology to a career in the high-tech industry! After his MPSP journey, Johannes now works as a Technical Commercial #Engineer at UltraFast Innovations. Discover more MPSP alumni stories: buff.ly/yWy9d2R

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🔬 It’s September outside, which means that the #application period for the 2027 autumn intake has begun, and it runs through December 1! Start your #career in #Photonics, whether in our #master's or #PhD program. Find more information on our website: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/en/program

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What makes the #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics unique? Discover how we connect outstanding researchers with world-leading scientists, cutting-edge #research, & a unique nationwide network across #Germany. From quantum technologies to ultrafast #physics, our students are shaping the future with light.

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SPIE @spie.org · 14/08/2026

Advanced Quantum Photonics is now accepting submissions on applied quantum research, including implementation and application demonstrations! Learn more here: bit.ly/4wwHQs2

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#MPSP #Alumni: Kim Lammers 🔬From pioneering #research on polarization manipulation in femtosecond #laser-written waveguides in fused silica to shaping the future of #optics in industry, Kim’s journey highlights the power of curiosity, collaboration, and community. Read her interview buff.ly/v0FiLBw

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MPSP alumna Thea Moosmayer shows how diverse a #career in #photonics can be: As a #PhD candidate, she worked on MINFLUX nanoscopy deep in living brain tissue, pushing the boundaries of optical imaging. Today, she is training as a patent attorney, helping to protect tomorrow’s #innovations.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🔬✨What happens when we control #light on dimensions thousands of times smaller than a human hair? #Nanophotonics explores how light interacts with structures at the nanometer scale, unlocking entirely new ways to manipulate, guide, and enhance optical #signals. Note: Photos generated with AI

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MPI for Multidisciplinary Sciences @mpi-nat.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Congrats @thomas-hensel.bsky.social on receiving the German Thesis Award by @koerber-stiftung.de for his PhD research! 🎊His work makes molecular dynamics visible by tracking protein-like structures with advanced light microscopy.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

From static images to real-time insights: The #AdvancedImaging research field at the #MaxPlanckSchoolOfPhotonics is advancing photonic #technologies that enable clinicians to visualize biological processes as they happen. Note: Photos are created with the help of AI

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What if you could observe the molecular machinery of life in action? At the #MaxPlanckSchoolOfPhotonics, our researchers are advancing #nanoscopy to reveal structures & dynamics smaller than conventional light #microscopes can resolve. Sometimes, the smallest details lead to the biggest discoveries.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💡Shaping the Future of Light with Laser Development 💡 At the #MaxPlanckSchoolOfPhotonics, PhD Candidates and Fellows are pushing the boundaries of #laser science to develop more powerful, precise, and efficient #light sources. Explore our research topics: buff.ly/071T3Z8 Photos created with AI

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

From ultra-precise #laser processing to additive #manufacturing, #photonics is transforming the way we produce tomorrow’s #technologies. Photonics #Production combines cutting-edge optics & laser technologies to make industrial processes more energy-efficient & resource-conscious. buff.ly/kT1GEow

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

An #attosecond is one quintillionth of a second (10⁻¹⁸ s) — a timescale so short that #electrons can move only tiny distances before the moment is over. By generating ultrafast #light pulses, researchers at #MPSP can observe & control electron dynamics in #atoms, #molecules, & #solids in real time.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#Photonics #Research #Spotlight 🔬 How do we measure & control the interaction between #light & #matter at the #nanoscale? See the answer in a new study in which Leon Lohse, Paul Meyer, and Tim Salditt, all affiliated with the #MPSP, are involved, published in @natphoton.nature.com. buff.ly/WiFE2mD

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#Light can do more than illuminate — it can heal, diagnose, & reveal the invisible. In the world of #Biophotonics #photonics meets #LifeSciences to transform #medicine and #healthcare. From ultra-precise imaging of living cells to laser-based therapies🔬 Our Fellows in Biophotonics: buff.ly/WcIMff1

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#Science does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by the #society we live in. In an #interview, #MPSP Fellow Prof. Gerhard Paulus discusses why #researchers should engage beyond their laboratories and why #initiatives such as @wigefa.bsky.social matter today. Full interview: buff.ly/5hLOhb1

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

✨ #Photonics #Research #Spotlight What happens when we engineer materials at the #nanoscale to precisely control #light–matter interactions? See the answer in the new study in which Jen Lucht & Tim Salditt, both affiliated with #MPSP, are involved, published by @pubs.acs.org buff.ly/FDPcYNK

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🔬Capturing the invisible. Freezing #light itself. Welcome to the world of #ExtremeLightImaging — where ultrafast #lasers, quantum #optics, & next-generation #microscopy reveal phenomena happening in trillionths of a second. Check out our Fellows conducting research in this field: buff.ly/en903Yr

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

✨Particles of #light behaving like waves. #Lasers control single photons. And technologies that could redefine our future. Welcome to the world of #QuantumOptics - one of the Research Fields of our PhD candidates and Fellows🔬⚛️ See the different research topics of our Fellows under buff.ly/nkd3cIa

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

At University of Siegen, @fak4unisiegen.bsky.social , cutting-edge quantum optics meets a close-knit academic community. With strong international collaborations, early research opportunities, and a focus on real-world impact, the university offers an inspiring environment. #passionforscience #phd

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

#Light changes everything. It reveals the invisible, connects people across the globe, & drives #technologies shaping our future. 🌍💡 Today, the #MaxPlanckSchoolofPhotonics celebrates the #InternationalDayOfLight and the power of #photonics to transform #science & #communication✨ buff.ly/IfGXCsr

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Partner Institutions of the MPSP: @unihannover.bsky.social As part of Germany’s TU9 alliance, LUH combines academic diversity with groundbreaking achievements, from theoretical physics to contributions to the first detection of gravitational waves. #passionforscience #physics #optics #photonics

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Partner Institutions of the MPSP: Paderborn University At @unipaderborn.bsky.social, future technologies are developed today. With leading research in optoelectronics, photonics, & quantum technologies, the university is a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. #passionfoscience #paderborn

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

May the photons be with you. ✨ This #MayThe4th, we celebrate not only a legendary galaxy far, far away—but also the force that truly shapes our universe: #light. At the Max Planck School of #Photonics, we explore the power of photons every day—driving innovation & pushing the boundaries of #science

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In our latest interview, Daniel Braun from @unituebingen.bsky.social shares insights into quantum metrology, opto-mechanics, and the surprising power of photonics. 👉 Read the full interview here: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/519679/3-Que... #Passionforscience #Maxplanckschoolofphotonics #phd

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

At @rwth.bsky.social, cutting-edge #physics meets world-leading #laser and #quantum research shaping the future of industry and #science alike. The cooperation between the MPSP and RWTH Aachen University strengthens academic and technological opportunities for our students.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the MPSP is joining the #career fair "PhysiKon" at @tu-dortmund.de in cooperation with @mattertolife.bsky.social. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can stop by to learn more about our #master’s & #PhD programs. physikon.pep-dortmund.org #physics #fair #STEM ©Adobe Stock

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Discover one of the world’s leading centers for applied #laser research: the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology #ILT in #Aachen. With its multidisciplinary approach and strong international network, the institute combines expertise across fields to develop high-efficiency laser solutions.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Excellent #research, engaging #teaching, and a vibrant #campus life - all of this is offered by @uni-jena.de and the University of Applied Sciences #Jena On June 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Max Planck School of Photonics will be participating in the joint #OpenCampus!

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Check out our Master's and PhD programs, and our partner institutions in Erlangen, including @fau.de and @mpi-scienceoflight.bsky.social. The full video can be seen under the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBj...

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany’s most prestigious scientific institutions and proudly holds the title of University of Excellence. As one of the locations of our Master’s program, KIT offers students access to a powerful research environment. #passionforscience #kit

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Yesterday, the 9th of April, Fabian Lukas and Stefan Palenta, coordinators of the MPSP, took part in the annual #Physikball2026 of the Faculty of #Physics and #Astronomy at @uni-jena.de and enjoyed a great evening with music, a political play, and connecting with the physics #community.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This year's MPSP Spring School was all about our students: academic exchange, building connections, and discovering and sharing the joy of the #science of #light in the Harnack House in #Berlin, a conference venue of the @maxplanck.de Full blog post: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/552027/Sprin...

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In our latest interview, Prof. Dr. Maryna Meretska, the Group Leader of the Optical Metasurfaces Group at KIT shares how a change in perspective led her into one of the most dynamic areas of modern photonics. photonics.maxplanckschools.org/519566/3-Que... #Passionforscience #physic #phd #photonic

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Through strong regional and international collaborations, @uni-jena.de sustains a dynamic research environment that keeps its work in optics and quantum science at the cutting edge. Moreover, Jena is one of the cities where our Master’s program takes place. #passionforscience

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Very proud to share exciting news from the Max Planck Schools: A new #School of Biomedical AI has been launched under the leadership of Prof. Borgwardt from the #MPI of #Biochemistry: https:/www.maxplanckschools.org/en/news-events/launch-of-the-max-planck-school-of-biomedical-artificial-intelligence

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

@unistuttgart.bsky.social is one of our many outstanding partner institutions, known for its technical excellence, interdisciplinary spirit, and close ties between fundamental research and real-world application. #passionforscience #physics #optics #photonic #gradschool #scientists #stem

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

As one of Germany’s eleven Universities of Excellence, the @uni-hamburg.de is a key partner in the MPSP network. With interdisciplinary research and a world-class scientific ecosystem, it offers an exceptional environment for advancing photonics, optics, and quantum science. #physics #hamburg

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

One of our distinguished partner institutions: DESY research centre in Hamburg As a world-leading research center at the forefront of photon science, DESY plays a key role in shaping cutting-edge research on light–matter interaction, ultrafast dynamics, and quantum phenomena.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The MPSP brings together leading institutions. One of these partners is the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences: an internationally recognized center where photonics, advanced microscopy, & laser-based methods push the boundaries of what can be observed & understood at the nanoscale.

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

How far can a single photon really take us? In our interview, Prof. Dr. Otfried Gühne (University of Siegen) takes us into the theoretical foundations of quantum mechanics and multiparticle entanglement. 👉 Full interview: photonics.maxplanckschools.org/519628/3-Que... #Passionforscience #physics

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Max Planck School of Photonics @mps-photonics.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Another strong partner in our network: Freie Universität (FU). Founded in 1948 FU Berlin is an internationally connected research university with a strong focus on fundamental physics, ultrafast photonics, and quantum science. #passionforscience #physics #photonic #gradschool #berlin #fuberlin

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