About
Dr. Benjamin Brecht is an academic researcher at Paderborn University's Faculty of Science, Department of Physics. He serves as an Academic Senior Councillor and leads the 'Quantum Networks' research group. His roles include Deputy Senate Speaker of Paderborn University since October 2018 and Topical Editor for Optics Letters since September 2024. His research focuses on quantum optics, quantum networks, and photonic quantum computing, with projects such as TRR 142 (topological photonics) and PhoQuant (quantum computing platforms). Key interests include photon detection technology, nonlinear optics, and integrated quantum systems. Recent work emphasizes ultra-bright photon pair sources, high-fidelity quantum operations, and biphoton correlation measurements. Collaborations involve advanced photonics devices and quantum network architectures.
Research activities span experimental and theoretical quantum photonics, with contributions to quantum metrology, entanglement generation, and programmable quantum networks. His group develops novel photon sources and interferometers for scalable quantum technologies. Current courses taught include Moderne Optik.
