Physical Optics and Optical Methods

Head:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tihomir Tenev

E-mail: tenev@issp.bas.bg
 

Scientific Activity

The department focuses on fundamental and applied research in the fields of optics and spectroscopy, encompassing various anisotropic media, integrated and fiber-optic technologies, as well as quantum optical systems.

The research activities align with national and European strategic priorities in science and technology.

Research Activities

  • Linear and nonlinear optics and spectroscopy
  • Optics and spectroscopy of thermotropic liquid crystals and other anisotropic media
  • Integrated optics
  • Holographic diffraction gratings
  • Fiber optics
  • Raman spectroscopy
  • Multilayer and thin-film optics
  • Theoretical methods in optics
  • Quantum optics

Applications

The research is applied in several key areas:

  • Materials science, nanotechnology, and quantum technologies – development of new materials with enhanced optical properties
  • Health and quality of life – technologies for prevention, early diagnostics and therapy, biosensors, medical optical devices
  • Mechatronics and clean technologies – optical sensors, laser technologies, advanced measurement systems
  • Environmental protection – ecological monitoring, utilization of raw materials and bioresources, development of zero-waste and purification technologies

Partnerships

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION

  • Department of Applied Physics and Photonics (TW-TONA), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
  • Faculté des Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Campus Plaine, C.P. 231, Brussels B-1050, Belgium
  • Departamento de Física and Millennium Institute for Research in Optics, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
  • Weierstrass Institute, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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