Department Terahertz and Laser Spectroscopy
The department of Terahertz and Laser Spectroscopy (TLS) has a long track record in instrumentation development for and application of laser-based spectroscopic techniques ranging from the Ultraviolet- to the deep Terahertz- spectral range. Particular expertise exists in techniques for sensing the vibrational and rotational fingerprint of matter.
The department was involved in the development, the operations and science of airborne instruments such as the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and the Oxygen Spectrometer for Atmospheric Science from a Balloon (OSAS B). It has also been contributing to the development of space instruments such as the RAX spectrometer for the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) space probe and is studying novel quantum materials with potential applications in space instruments.
The department thereby bridges the gap between state of the art laboratory spectroscopy concepts and operational (space) instruments. It ensures a rapid, efficient transfer and implementation of advances in novel photonic technologies, quantum technologies and quantum materials into space research.
A new focus is on harvesting the unique expertise of the department in the development of compact, robust space instruments to design novel spectroscopic sensors for terrestrial applications of high societal importance.
The work in the department is carried out in three groups: Time-Domain Spectroscopy, Heterodyne Spectroscopy and Physical Foundations of IT Security:
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Gensch
Head of Department Terahertz and Laser Spectroscopy
Institute of Optical Sensor Systems
Terahertz and Laser Spectroscopy
Rutherfordstr. 2, 12489 Berlin