Matthias Schnuerer

Dr. Matthias Schnuerer is an acting Department Head of B3 (Laser Development) and Project Coordinator at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy in Berlin. His research focuses on high-field physics, laser-driven matter acceleration, and plasma dynamics. He has pioneered proton imaging techniques for studying relativistic plasma behavior and contributed to advancements in laser systems for coherent X-ray generation.

**Education**:

• PhD in Physics (1984), Humboldt-University Berlin
• Diploma in Physics (1982), Humboldt-University Berlin
• Habilitation (2001), Technical University Wien

**Research Interests**: His work spans laser-plasma interactions, ultrafast laser systems (OPCPA, fs pulses), and applications in X-ray spectroscopy. Key areas include energy transformation in plasmas, coherent soft X-ray generation beyond the water window, and relativistic electron dynamics. Recent projects involve developing high-average-power MIR laser systems and studying magnetization dynamics via soft X-ray techniques.

**Labs/Teams**: Leads the Laser Development department at MBI, coordinating projects like the Application Laboratories and Technology Transfer initiative. Collaborates on advanced X-ray optics and plasma diagnostics for material science and energy research.