Nonlinear wave interaction in quantum nanomaterials (B06*)

• Subject Area: Optics, Quantum Optics and Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
• Term: since 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 398816777

The project (Chernysehva/Eilenberger) focuses on the nonlinear dynamics in bidirectional fiber lasers, investigating the complex interaction dynamics between counter-propagating beams, mediated by nonlinear materials, such as saturable absorbers, quantum emitters, or active media. It relies on the core competences of the new young PIs Maria Chernysheva in fiber lasers, and Falk Eilenberger in nonlinear materials and quantum optics. The aim is to investigate pulse propagation and pulse interaction and, particularly, collision dynamics in nonlinear nanomaterials (2D materials) down to the atomic scale.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1375: Nonlinear Optics down to Atomic scales (NOA)
• Applicant Institution: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
• Project Heads: Dr. Maria Chernysheva, Ph.D.; Dr. Falk Eilenberger