Jochen Kronjaeger

Personal data

I was born 1974 in Trier (Germany). I attended school in Dieblich (elementary) and Montabaur (Mons-Tabor-Gymnasium), where I also got my "Abitur".

Studies

From 1995 to 2001 I studied physics at the university of Marburg (Germany). I graduated in April 2001 after doing a one-year diploma thesis in theoretical hydrodynamics (simulation of polymer solutions).
I have been an active member of the student body for several years, and as such have been a student representative in several departmental committees.

Work

After graduating, I continued to work in the complex systems group at Marburg for a few months.

From May 2002 through June 2007, I've been working towards a PhD in the quantum gases group of Prof. Sengstock at the Institute for Laser Physics at the University of Hamburg. My PhD thesis, "Coherent Dynamics of Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensates", treats aspects of the physics of ultracold atomic gases.

Currently, I'm working for the quantum gases group and continue research on the topics of my PhD thesis.

Free time

I spend a substantial part of my free time (and of my money as well) on my hobby: high voltage technology and related things. Besides the Web page, I have also written a book on this topic.
On weekends I like to rummage around flea markets, for a holiday I like to go hiking (preferrably where it is demanding). I like climbing and sailing, and occasionally I manage to actually do this. Apart from that... well, what everybody does, I guess.

Contact me

University:	Private:
Institut für Laserphysik Universität Hamburg Luruper Chaussee 149 Geb. 69, D-22761 Hamburg Telephone: +49-40-8998-5227 E-Mail: Jochen.Kronjaeger@physnet.uni-hamburg.de	On inquiry (Usually, it is quicker and more reliable to contact me via Email anyway ;-) Email: