Federico Furch

Federico Furch is a Researcher at the Max Born Institute in Berlin, Germany, where he serves as Coordinator for Project 4.1 and contributes to Projects 1.2, 2.1, and 4.1. His work focuses on ultrafast laser development for advanced applications, including attosecond pump-probe spectroscopy, strong field physics, and material processing.

• Current role: Staff Scientist (since 2015)
• Previous positions: Postdoctoral researcher at MBI (2011-2015) and FOM-AMOLF (2010-2011)
• Education: PhD in Physics (2010, Colorado State University) and Licenciate degree in Physics (2004, University of Buenos Aires)

His research emphasizes high-repetition-rate, high-average-power optical parametric chirped pulse amplifiers (OPCPAs) at 800 nm, capable of delivering sub-4 fs pulses with controlled carrier-envelope phase (CEP) and energies up to 190 µJ. He also explores nonlinear techniques for single-cycle pulse compression and high-order harmonic generation in extreme ultraviolet wavelengths.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in few-cycle laser systems, surface waveguide fabrication, and attosecond pulse characterization. Articles span 2025 to 2020, covering topics such as Refractive index sensing, Pulse compression, and Optical vortices, with keywords like Optics, Photonics, and Nonlinear Optics.

• Scientific award: OSA Ambassador 2018 for global inclusivity efforts in optics
• Patent: US 9,209,598 B1 for a cooling system in high-average-power lasers

His research has produced innovations in laser technology, with applications in attosecond science and advanced material processing. Collaborations include institutions in Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA, reflecting an international scientific network.