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Submarine and Core Systems
The group "Submarine and Core Systems" (SCS) conducts research and development in the field of optical communications systems for medium to long distances (40 to 10.000 km).
Head of Group: Dr. rer. nat. Colja Schubert
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Metro, Access and In-house Systems
The group "Metro-, Access and Inhouse Systems" (MAI) conducts research and development in the field of wireless and fiber-based optical communications for short distances (< 100 km).
Head of Group: Dr. rer. nat. Volker Jungnickel
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Free-Space Optical Systems
The group "Free-Space Optical Systems" (FSO) offers expertise and solutions for wireless high-speed point-to-point links.
Head of Group: Dr.-Ing. Nicolas Perlot
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Digital Signal Processing
The "Digital Signal Processing" (DSP) group conducts research and development in the field of digital signal processing for optical communication systems.
Head of Group: Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fischer