Martin is one of the successful graduates of the Department of Laser Physics and Photonics at FNSPE. He remained at the faculty to focus on applied science.
"I come from Jihlava, where we returned after the children were born. Within the Computational Physics group at the Department of Laser Physics and Photonics, I study quantum electrodynamic effects. These manifest in extreme astrophysical environments (such as the proximity of black holes) and can be observed experimentally in modern laser laboratories. Outside of work, I currently dedicate most of my time to supporting the Scout Movement, in which I grew up."
- Why did you enrol at Jaderka?
I wasn’t entirely sure which field of physics I wanted to pursue, or which one I would even be capable of completing. Jaderka appealed to me because it offered a broad spectrum of specialisations with varying levels of difficulty.
- Would you study here again?
If I had to decide all over again, I wouldn't change a thing.
- What are you working on right now?
I managed to discover a way to increase the efficiency of converting light into matter during the interaction of laser radiation with charged particles by a factor of 100. This landed us on the front cover of the most highly-cited physics journal. According to our latest results, it seems the increase in efficiency could be even more significant.
- Would you recommend studying at Jaderka? And who do you think it is not for?
I would recommend it, but as the character of Professor Vydra says in F. L. Věk: “Ars mathematica requires diligence and hard work.” You have to be prepared for that during your studies.
- How did Jaderka help you in choosing a career?
When I was considering a career abroad after my studies, Jaderka proved to be an excellent springboard for successfully navigating the selection processes at prestigious universities such as Oxford, York, and Stanford.
- What do you think is the biggest myth about Jaderka?
That it is solely dedicated to nuclear physics. In reality, its scope is much wider.