Institute of Photonics and Electronics, Czech Academy of Sciences

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics (ÚFE) is a medium-size non-profit research institution belonging to the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Czech largest non-university research organization. The main activity of ÚFE is basic and applied research which is complemented by metrology, dissemination and training activities. The main fields of research are photonics, optoelectronics and electronics. In these fields, ÚFE advances scientific knowledge as well as pursues development of new cutting-edge technologies. In recognition of ÚFE's excellence in the area of time and frequency metrology, ÚFE has been entrusted with responsibility for the National Time and Frequency Standard. Education in the areas of ÚFE's research is an integral part of the Institute's mission. ÚFE is engaged in both graduate education and post-graduate training and through collaboration with universities it strives to contribute to quality of education in traditional as well as emerging and interdisciplinary areas. Research teams: Optical Biosensors Fiber lasers and non-linear optics Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials Bioelectrodynamics Nano Optics Laboratory of National time and Frequency standard