Modern laser spectroscopy and optical sensor technology

Our core competencies are basic and applied research in photochemistry and photophysics, laser spectroscopy and optical sensor technology.

The investigation of elementary gas phase reactions using laser-based ion mobility (IM) spectrometry as an exciting example of research into fundamental physico-chemical phenomena and the development of optical detection schemes for point-of-care diagnostics of biomarkers for lung cancer and Alzheimer's disease illustrate the broad spectrum of activities and expertise. Examples of fiber-based optical methods in which our working group plays a leading role are photon density wave (PDW) spectroscopy (Bunsen-Kirchhoff Prize for Dr. Oliver Reich 2014, spin-off company PDW Analytics) and O2 and pH sensing at the microscopic and cellular level (spin-off company Colibri Photonics).
Together with the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), our working group has established the Center for Innovation Competence inno¬SPEC Potsdam, which was selected in April 2015 for further funding from 2016 to 2021 as part of a BMBF competition to develop it into a national center of excellence for fiber optic spectroscopy and sensor technology.

Modern and complete optical instrumentation for laser spectroscopy, microscopy, fiber sensors and process analysis technology (PAT) with high temporal and spatial resolution for in-situ analysis as well as nano- and biosensors.
Comprehensive instrumentation for ion mobility and mass spectrometry (IMS and MS).
For a complete description see “Experimental equipment” under www.chem.uni-potsdam.de/groups/pc/

The outstanding R&D infrastructure combined with first-class instrumentation, both significantly enhanced by the move to the third-party funding center (Building 29) in the winter semester 2013/14, as well as the pronounced interdisciplinary approach of the research topics distinguish us as an excellent research partner.
Around 50 employees are currently involved in 15 R&D projects with regional, national and international research and industry partners.