Peter Juergens-Goltermann

Dr. Peter Juergens-Goltermann is a Researcher at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy, affiliated with the department of Strong Field Processes at Extreme Wavelengths. His work focuses on ultrafast phenomena, nonlinear optics, and strong-field physics, particularly in laser-matter interactions and plasma dynamics in solid dielectrics. He holds a Ph.D. from the Freie Universität Berlin (2020), where his dissertation explored plasma formation in solid dielectrics using femtosecond laser pulses.

Key research interests include high-harmonic generation, ionization dynamics, and the nonthermal phase transitions in materials under extreme laser conditions. His studies integrate advanced diagnostics techniques to probe plasma formation, carrier dynamics, and nonlinear absorption processes in materials like amorphous quartz and fused silica.

Recent work highlights include groundbreaking insights into low-order harmonic generation mechanisms, plasma relaxation dynamics, and the limits of ultrafast waveguide writing. His research bridges fundamental physics with applications in ultrafast spectroscopy and nanoscale materials processing.

Peter has collaborated extensively with institutions such as the Freie Universität Berlin and the Max Born Institute, contributing to both peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His publications span topics from femtosecond laser interactions to time-resolved harmonic spectroscopy, reflecting a deep engagement with the frontiers of strong-field physics.