Nonlinear Quantum Optics Group
Our group explores how we can create strong optical nonlinearity in a medium at light levels of individual photons. Such a quantum nonlinear medium mediates an effective interaction between single photons and thus opens the possibility of manipulating light at its most fundamental level. Our goal is to realize a system that enables full control over the quantum state of few photon light pulses.
Latest news
Samuel Germer: New PhD student
We are excited that Sam will stay with us as a PhD student ✨
Meet us at the Girls' Day 2026
There will be an online lab tour of our labs (organized by ML4Q) and an offline hands-on workshop (organized by the Department of Physics and Astronomy)
Meet us at DPG in Mainz
We are excited for the upcoming DPG SAMOP spring meeting 2026 - we are looking forward to seeing you there! ✨
Small accessories with big personality
Several members of the group recently purchased cute key chains from https://wibsyworld.com/en.
Our research
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Rubidium Rydberg Nonlinear Quantum Optics
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Ytterbium Rydberg Nonlinear Quantum Optics
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Fiber Cavity Optomechanics
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Hybrid quantum optics
Get in touch!
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hofferberth
hofferberth@iap.uni-bonn.de
Tel.: +49 (0)228 733477
Contact the institute
Institut für Angewandte Physik
Wegelerstraße 8
Universität Bonn
53115 Bonn, Germany
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