Spectroscopic methods for fundamental and environmental physics (MVSem)

This seminar is strongly research-oriented and brings current research into the Masters course. The idea for the seminar has its roots in a new research project in Heidelberg that started in autumn 2024 and deals with remote sensing using Dual Frequency Comb Spectroscopy (DCS). The project is a collaboration between the Institute for Environmental Physics (IUP), the Kirchhoff-Institute for Physics (KIP) and the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK).

In this seminar we will discuss different modern spectroscopic methods that are used in environmental physics as well as in fundamental physics. The aim is to provide a basis for our next research steps in the application of the DCS method to other research directions.

As possible topics (not necessarily in chronological order) we have identified (new can be added):
1) Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (FTIR)
2) Laser Systems and light sources
3) Frequency Combs
4) Dual-Frequency Comb Spectroscopy (DCS)
5) Frequency Modulation Spectroscopy
6) Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy (CRDS)
7) Coherent Spectroscopy (time standard)
8) Precise Test of QED (hydrogen spectroscopy)
9) Heterodyne Spectroscopy and Radiometry
10) Extending Spectral Ranges with Nonlinear Optics

Additional Information:

Anmerkung: Apply before 18th of April. We will contact the applicants to discuss the topic and date of the presentation.

The steps towards the presentation are:
1) Familiarize yourself with the topic by using the information provided and your more detailed literature search.

2) Contact the mentor to discuss open questions and finalize the specifics for the presentation.

3) Prepare the presentation and give a test talk to get feedback from the mentor.

4) 30-45 minutes presentation in seminar followed by discussion.