Science and society

Shared laboratories The FOTON Institute is involved in various shared laboratories (LabCom): Our Industry Partnerships Patents → Read more

The faculty members, researchers, PhD students, technicians and engineers of the FOTON Institute make a significant contribution to physics education and training in Brittany. Higher Education FOTON Institute members contribute to teaching activities from undergraduate studies (L1) to Master’s programs (M2) at the University of Rennes, on the Beaulieu campus, particularly within the UFR SPM.… → Read more

FOTON Institute is involved in scientific outreach activities all year round, offering workshops, conferences, events, interviews and articles on research and the scientific process to the general public and schoolchildren. In particular, the Institute takes part in the Fête de la Science, the biggest annual national event for scientific culture and the dissemination of research… → Read more

Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions The world is facing a major environmental challenge: climate change. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activities is driving a rise in global average temperatures, with significant consequences for both the environment and society. Our laboratory conducts a carbon footprint assessment for the unit using the GDR… → Read more