Press Releases

In cooperation with PI (Physik Instrumente), the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) is developing a new actuator concept for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), which is currently being planned by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). It is intended to use 11,000 PICMA® multilayer piezo actuators in extremely accurate adaptive optics (XAO) to make it possible to get a clear and sharp view into space with pitch of less than 4 mm.

Jena-based scientists from the Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT), the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP), the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) and Jena University Hospital investigated a multi-contrast imaging approach, a key to powerful clinical diagnostics. For this research work they will be presented the research award of the Ministry for Education, Science and Culture of Thuringia on February 8, 2013.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) in Jena are presenting new developments in optics, laser technology, production, and imaging at this year’s Photonics West. One exhibit will be a table-top light scattering measurement system.

The Fraunhofer IOF will present excellent research results, e.g. anti-reflection structures used on plastic optics, compound eye based array projectors, and the world’s largest multilayer coated collector mirror. The OPTATEC trade fair will take place in Frankfurt, starting May 22nd to 25th.