A warm welcome!

The group for optoelectronic materials and devices deals with the production and characterisation of semiconductor structures for optical and electronic applications, e.g. in quantum information technology. Quantum effects are utilised in these semiconductor structures in order to obtain novel properties. One example of this is the atomically sharp energy levels in semiconductor quantum dots.

Research

One focus of our work is the production of semiconductor heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), an ultra-high vacuum deposition process that enables the highest material qualities and purities. After growth, these heterostructures are characterised structurally, optically and electrically. For structural analyses, we use high-resolution X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. Optically, the samples are analysed using photoluminescence spectroscopy, reflection measurements and spatial resolution methods. Electrical characterisation is mainly carried out using Hall measurements, capacitance-voltage spectroscopy and current-voltage measurements.

Networks and Projects

PhoQS

Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems

TRR 142: Tailored Nonlinear Photonics: From Fundamental Concepts to Functional Structures

CeOPP: Center for Optoelectronics and Photonics

Everything in a nutshell

Team

Would you also like to become part of our team? Then get in touch with us!

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Teaching

The AG Reuter participates in the university's physics education programme with changing courses as part of various Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.
The exact programme for the current semester can be found under PAUL.

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SHK/WHB positions

The group welcomes interested and committed students who would like to work on our research projects as SHK or WHB. If you are interested, please contact Prof Dr Dirk Reuter.

news

05.03.2024

Measuring the properties of light: Scientists realise new method for determining quantum states

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20.02.2024

Paderborn physicists develop new solar cell

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16.01.2024

„Studieren vor dem Abi“: Digitale Infoveranstaltung

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10.01.2024

Quantum research for the world of tomorrow

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19.12.2023

Quantentechnologien greifbar machen: Neues Forschungsprojekt bietet interaktives Bildungsangebot für die Generation Z

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06.11.2023

Festakt im Gräflichen Park Bad Driburg anlässlich der Gründungsideen zur Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

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10.10.2023

Die Physik des Lasers: Das MINT-EC Lasercamp 2023

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16.08.2023

Der erste Paderborner Physics Day - Physik hautnah erleben!

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16.07.2023

Insight into studies, career and lots of fun: SummerCamp 2023

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06.07.2023

Paderborner Universitätsprofessor zu Fellow der Max Planck School of Photonics ernannt

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25.06.2023

Kleine Forscher ganz groß: Vorschulkinder schnuppern Uni-Luft

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22.05.2023

Paderborn researchers manufacture first-ever droplet-etched quantum dots that glow in C-band optical light

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16.05.2023

Paderborn Researchers are improving technology to generate high harmonics in nanostructured metasurfaces

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02.05.2023

Wie Physik die Zukunft prägt: Der Girls’Day 2023

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25.04.2023

Insights into laboratories | Many visitors on World Quantum Day

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Publications

Remote epitaxy of In(x)Ga(1-x)As(001) on graphene covered GaAs(001) substrates
T. Henksmeier, J.F. Schulz, E. Kluth, M. Feneberg, R. Goldhahn, A.M. Sanchez, M. Voigt, G. Grundmeier, D. Reuter, Journal of Crystal Growth 593 (2022).
Nonlinear down-conversion in a single quantum dot
B. Jonas, D.F. Heinze, E. Schöll, P. Kallert, T. Langer, S. Krehs, A. Widhalm, K. Jöns, D. Reuter, A. Zrenner, Nonlinear Down-Conversion in a Single Quantum Dot, LibreCat University, 2022.
Strain Relaxation in InAs Nanoislands on top of GaAs (111) A Nanopillars
T. Riedl, V. Kunnathully, A. Trapp, D. Reuter, J. Lindner, in: 2018.
MBE Growth of InAs on Nanopillar-Patterned GaAs (111) A
T. Riedl, V. Kunnathully, A. Trapp, D. Reuter, J. Lindner, in: 2018.
InAs heteroepitaxy on GaAs patterned by nanosphere lithography
V. Kunnathully, T. Riedl, A. Karlisch, D. Reuter, J. Lindner, in: 2017.
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Contact us

Prof. Dr. Dirk Reuter

Optoelectronic materials and devices

Room P8.2.12
Paderborn University
Pohlweg 47-49
33098 Paderborn