Institute for Physical High Technology

The Institute for Physical High Technology (IPHT) is a non-university research facility and an important part of Thuringia’s research scene with an emphasis on application-oriented and innovative solutions in high technology physical systems. Embedding in the science campus Beutenberg the IPHT carries out R&D projects in the areas

Magnetics/Quantum Electronics, Optics, Micro Systems and Laser Technology

Applying state-of-the-art micro- and nanostructure technology as well as specific thin-film technologies and related materials research the IPHT addresses subject areas such as superconductive and magnetic materials and structures, magnetoelectronics, optical fibres, micro-optical modules, and fibre optic sensor systems, microanalytical and biotechnical microsystems, thermosensors or laser diagnostics and laser chemistry. A special synergy is derived from the close cooperation of members of the institute working in different fields of research. Together with a wide variety of national and international teams it is IPHT’s main objective to systematically apply the results of their research in applications high technology in fields of subjects such as communication and information technology, biotechnology, metrology an sensors, process monitoring, non-destructive testing, and power and transporting engineering.

Intensive cooperation with industrial enterprises ensures our leading edge orientation.