Master's Student (all genders) in Physics / Aerospace Engineering

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. · Oberpfaffenhofen

ThesisGerman needed: not said

Still open on 12 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Review research on multi-aperture receiver concepts and coherent beam combining
Model and simulate optical performance, including fibre coupling efficiency, the Fried parameter and tip/tilt correction
Analyse trade-offs in the size, number and geometric arrangement of subapertures
Evaluate beam-combining technologies: tip/tilt correction modules, fibre stretchers, photonic integrated circuits and closed-loop phase stabilisation using reference signals
Present the results in a thesis

Currently studying for a master's degree in physics, aerospace engineering or a related subject
Basic knowledge of optics or photonics
Good programming skills, for example in Python, MATLAB or other scripting languages
An independent and analytical approach to work
Fluent English

The Institute of Communications and Navigation researches optical satellite communication and quantum key distribution (QKD), operating optical ground stations for this purpose. This thesis investigates a scalable multi-aperture optical receiver in which many small telescopes provide a large effective collecting area. Instead of a single large aperture with a complex adaptive optics system, low-cost small apertures with simple tip/tilt tracking are coherently combined. This modular approach promises lower costs and weight, with a system that can be expanded step by step.
Diversity, respect and equal treatment for everyone
Independent work and support for personal and professional development
Many training and further education opportunities
Equal opportunities and support for increasing the share of women in science and leadership
Preference for applicants with severe disabilities who meet the professional requirements

Review research on multi-aperture receiver concepts and coherent beam combining
Model and simulate optical performance, including fibre coupling efficiency, the Fried parameter and tip/tilt correction
Analyse trade-offs in the size, number and geometric arrangement of subapertures
Evaluate beam-combining technologies: tip/tilt correction modules, fibre stretchers, photonic integrated circuits and closed-loop phase stabilisation using reference signals
Present the results in a thesis

Currently studying for a master's degree in physics, aerospace engineering or a related subject
Basic knowledge of optics or photonics
Good programming skills, for example in Python, MATLAB or other scripting languages
An independent and analytical approach to work
Fluent English

The Institute of Communications and Navigation researches optical satellite communication and quantum key distribution (QKD), operating optical ground stations for this purpose. This thesis investigates a scalable multi-aperture optical receiver in which many small telescopes provide a large effective collecting area. Instead of a single large aperture with a complex adaptive optics system, low-cost small apertures with simple tip/tilt tracking are coherently combined. This modular approach promises lower costs and weight, with a system that can be expanded step by step.
Diversity, respect and equal treatment for everyone
Independent work and support for personal and professional development
Many training and further education opportunities
Equal opportunities and support for increasing the share of women in science and leadership
Preference for applicants with severe disabilities who meet the professional requirements