Head of Optical Systems Group
Photonics Integration Department
E-Mail: a.ruesseler@lzh.dePhone: +49 511 2788-224
Short-Bio
Studied Physics at Leibniz University Hannover, graduating with an M. Sc. in 2016.
Since 2017, she has been working as a research associate at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. Since 2021, Anna Karoline Rüßeler has been conducting research in the PhoenixD Excellence Cluster (Photonics, Optics and Engineering – Innovation across Disciplines).
As of January 2025, she leads the Optical Systems group within the Photonics Integration department.
Main Research Areas
- Miniaturization of optical components
- Hybrid-integrated photonic microchips (waveguide platforms)
- Electro-optical modulators
LZH publications
Journal articles (reviewed) (2)
Miniaturized thin-film filters to connect multiple self-written waveguides
Journal of Optics
6
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065801
2023
Journal articles (non-reviewed) (8)
Integrable thin-film Fabry-Pérot type electro-optic modulator
Proc. SPIE 13020, Advances in Optical Thin Films VIII
130200E
2024
Spectrally aligned integration of miniaturized substrate-free thin-film filters for fiber optical networks
SPIE Proceedings Vol. 12666, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XXIV
126660M
2023
More than optical interconnects: employing self-written waveguides to create optical networks and multi-functional sensing elements
SPIE Proceedings Vol. 12424, Integrated Optics: Devices, Materials and Technologies XXVII
124240V
2023
Fabry-Pérot Type Thin-Film Electro-Optical Modulator in the λ = 900 nm to 1000 nm Spectral Region
Proc. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Europe (CLEO/Europe) and European Quantum Electronics Conference (EQEC)
2023
Self-written waveguides as low-loss interconnections and sensing elements
SPIE Proceedings Vol. 12004: Integrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies XXVI
1200412
2022
Substrate-free miniaturized coarse wavelength division multiplexing filters
Proceedings of the Optical Interference Coatings Conference (OIC)
MD-5
2022
Continuous detection of particles on a rotating subbstrate during thin film deposition
SPIE Proceedings Vol. 10805: Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2018: 50th Anniversary Conference
108051X
2018
Time resolved detection of particle contamination during thin film deposition
SPIE Proceedings Vol. 10691: Advances in Optical Thin Films VI
106910H
2018
Conference papers (19)
Miniaturized electro-optical modulator based on substrate-free thin films
SPIE Photonics West 2025
28. Januar
San Francisco
2025
Miniaturized Substrateless Thin Film Filters for Optics Integration
Workshop: Sputtering for Precision Optics II – Digital Transformation Driven Trends in the Coating Technology
11. Juni
Alzenau
2024
Miniaturized thin-film electro-optic modulator for hybrid PICs
The European Physical Society Forum (EPS)
25.-27. März
Berlin
2024
Integrable thin-film Fabry-Pérot type electro-optic modulator
Advances in Optical Thin Films VIII
07.-11. April
Straßburg
2024
Particle Monitoring during Deposition, Particle Mitigation and Effects of Ion Etching of Particles on Optical Surfaces
OCLA 2023 - 8th Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications
29. März
Jena
2023
Spectrally aligned integration of miniaturized substrate-free thin-film filters for fiber optical networks
SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications
22. August
San Diego
2023
More than optical interconnects: employing self-written waveguides to create optical networks and multi-functional sensing elements
SPIE Photonics West: OPTO
28. Januar - 02. Februar
San Francisco
2023
Fabry-Pérot Type Thin-Film Electro-Optical Modulator in the λ = 900 nm to 1000 nm Spectral Region
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)
26.-30. Juni
München
2023
Miniaturized substrate-free multilayer thin films for hybrid integrated photonics systems
The European Physical Society Forum
02.-03. Juni
Paris
2022
Miniaturized and electro-optically active thin-film interference components
PhD Conference of the Quantum Alliance and IMPRS-QST
27.-28. April
München
2022
Combining miniaturization, high precision and active switching capability to develop cost-efficient thin-film filters for hybrid integration
Humboldt meets Leibniz: Emerging Topics in Optics and Photonics
12.-14. Juni
Hannover
2022
Miniaturized Thin-Film Components for a Hybrid Integrated Optical Micro-Platform
PhoenixD Laser Day 2022
15. Juni
Hannover
2022
Substrate-free miniaturized coarse wavelength division multiplexing filters
Optical Interference Coatings Conference (OIC)
19.-24. Juni
Whistler
2022
Study of Organic Electro Optic Materials at Short End of Near Infrared Radiation Range
Materials Research Society Fall Meeting & Exhibit (MRS)
06.-08. Dezember
online
2022
Applying sacrificial substrate technology to miniaturized precision optical thin-film coatings
SPIE Optical Systems Design
13.-18. September
online
2021
Materialspezifische Defektentstehung in der Optikbeschichtung - Made InSitu
F.O.M.-Konferenz
06. November
Berlin
2019
In-situ-Oberflächeninspektion in PVD-Prozessen
37. Arbeitskreistreffen DUV/VUV
13. November
Darmstadt
2019
Continuous detection of particles on a rotating substrate during thin film deposition
Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2018: 50th Anniversary Conference
23.-26. September
Boulder
2018
Time resolved detection of particle contamination during thin film deposition
SPIE Optical Systems Design
14.-17. Mai
Frankfurt am Main
2018