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Diagram illustrates a scientific setup where a local probe, such as SnV, interacts with a charge. Above, a readout unit is labeled, indicating data collection from the probe. Light beams represent measurement signals emanating from the probe towards the charge.

FBH research: 10.06.2025

Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale

Our novel quantum sensor spatially and temporally resolves electric fields and single charges at the atomic and nanosecond scale, enabling unprecedented insights into charge dynamics of solid-state materials.

A transparent microchip in a rectangular housing mounted on a golden circuit board. The chip shows fine lines and structures.

FBH research: 27.05.2025

Origin of the efficiency drop in far-UVC light emitting diodes

Image shows a gold-colored electronic component with multiple pins on a base. It contains an enclosed section with internal parts visible. Two blue optical fibers connect to the component, one ending in a round connector.

FBH research: 13.05.2025

720 nm diode lasers enhancing cancer diagnostics

Schematic illustration of two ridge-waveguide laser cavities with a common output at the front, obtained via a Y-shaped coupling section. Each cavity has an individual grating for wavelength stabilization at the rear side.

FBH research: 29.04.2025

Monolithic dual-wavelength diode laser for generating THz radiation in spectroscopic applications

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) is an application-oriented research institute in the fields of high-frequency electronics, photonics and quantum physics. It researches and realizes electronic and optical components, modules and systems based on compound semiconductors.

Metal cube-shaped prototype with 120 UV LEDs for irradiating the skin.

Prototype Development

The International Space Station (ISS) in space, behind it a part of the earth.

Components, Modules & System for Quantum Technologies

Two needles on a wafer, with which a high voltage measurement is carried out.

Semiconductor Chip Development: Lasers, UV LEDs

APECS pilot line for chiplet innovation

Conference: 15.-20.06.2025, San Francisco, CA, USA : IMS 2025

Conference: 17.-20.06.2025, Dublin, Ireland : Laser Display and Lighting Conference 2025

Festival: 18.06.2025, 18 Uhr Leipzig : Machn Stage: Potential der Quantentechnologien

Working at the FBH Job offers

An employee in the clean room.

EPJ Quantum Technol., vol. 12, art. 65, doi:10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00371-0 (2025).

Nat. Commun., vol. 16, art. 5005, doi:10.1038/s41467-025-60312-4 (2025).

IEEE Photonics Technol. Lett., vol. 37, no. 15, pp. 829-832 (2025).

Opt. Express, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 13519-13529, doi:10.1364/OE.557803 (2025).

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from 30 countries work with us.

do we have in our portfolio - both German and international.

are we currently working on - state funded & industrial contracts.

have evolved from FBH - the majority of these are still active today.

for state-of-the-art research with high-performance process technology.