Glass research and manufacturing, preform production, fiber drawing, fiber post-processing, characterization, and fiber applications—the Leibniz-IPHT Center of Excellence brings together the entire value chain for specialty optical fibers under one roof.

Join our international team and take part in research on the latest technologies.

How does a microscope work? Find out how quickly you can build a powerful microscope and observe small aquatic animals.

In the conference room, an exciting and interactive area awaits you and your family, promising unforgettable experiences and fun during the Long Night of Science!

Live Demo of the RamanBioAssay for Bacterial Detection: Learn more about this innovative technology for detecting and measuring bacteria.

Learn how magnetic fields can be used to control light. Octupole magnets open up new possibilities for optical data processing.

Quantum magnetometers can help unlock the Earth’s secrets. Whether in geophysics or history, their ability to detect magnetic fields makes them an important tool for researchers seeking to peer into the Earth’s innermost depths.

Watch live as a cup of coffee turns into a computer! We'll show you in an entertaining way how neural networks and reservoir computing work by transmitting words into the coffee via a speaker and using the fascinating wave patterns.

Discover how a hair-thin glass fiber can be transformed into a tiny camera or even a microscope, helping neuroscientists better understand how the brain works.

Scientists offer a glimpse into the Leibniz-IPHT laboratories to reveal how the smart supercomputers of the future will work and what quantum technologies have to do with this new form of intelligence.