Research

Research of the department "Metallic Materials"

The research activities carried out at the Institute of Materials Engineering - Metallic Materials can be summarized under the topic of processing-microstructure-properties relationships. There are seven working groups being closely networked with the following main research areas. >>more

Image: Christine Buhl

Image: Blafield

Image: Blafield

Image: Christine Buhl

Image: Blafield

Research of the department "Plastics Materials"

The department combines the main research areas of materials technology, plastics process technology, joining technology and material composites. The focus is on a holistic approach. >>more

Image: Blafield

Image: Blafield

Image: Blafield

Image: Blafield

Image: Blafield

Research of the department "Mechanical Behavior of Metals"

Understanding deformation mechanisms at the micro to nanometre scale is crucial to predicting the lifetime of engineering systems, as their failure is usually initiated from microscopic weak points >>more

Image: B. Merle

Image: B. Merle

Image: B. Merle

Image: B. Merle

Research of the department "Extreme Light for Nanostructures"

In the Extreme Light for Nanostructures group at the University of Kassel, we strive to fade the lines between Physics and Engineering. We implement ultrashort laser pulses to modify properties of materials for practical applications. We want to understand how these very highly intense pulses interact with matter and we shape them temporarily and spatially, so we can modify in a custom way their properties. >>more

The image shows an abstract representation of temporal pulse formation with a liquid crystal display. The image shows the process in two planes. In the foreground, laser pulses can be seen over time. A white input pulse with a Gaussian intensity curve is on the left and a longer, irregular output pulse is on the right. The output pulse has different colors in its course, which represent the different frequency components of the pulse that are shifted against each other in time. The rear plane shows a 3D model of a liquid crystal display (LCD) in the center. The model is shown schematically on a black background and shows a row of several LCD pixels. To the left of this are just as many colored rectangles that form a row parallel to the pixels of the LCD. The rectangles each have a different color corresponding to the rainbow from red to blue. To the right of the LCD are rectangles of the same color. However, these are not in a row but shifted relative to each other, resulting in a sweeping curve. This represents the relative shift in phase between the color components as they pass through the various switched pixels of the display.

Image: Experimental Physics 3

Symbolic image of a laser. The close-up of an experimental setup shows various optics whose purpose is not recognizable. A bright green laser moves through some of the optics and the scattered light illuminates the entire image in green. Various black-painted and metallic reflective holders for the optics can be seen, which are screwed to a base plate.

Image: Sascha Mannel

The picture shows a modern laboratory with two people working on complex scientific instruments. The environment is technical and well lit. Various scientific instruments and apparatus are visible on a table, including lenses, cables and computer monitors. Information sheets and diagrams hang on the wall. One person is wearing a blue shirt and the other a red shirt; both are working on the equipment. The laboratory is equipped with modern, technical devices, including one labeled "FEMTOSOURCE scientific XL".

Image: Sascha Mannel

The picture shows a microscope objective that is aligned from top to bottom and a lens system that is aligned from the side to the focus of the objective. The system is black and has measurement markings. The object under the objective is mounted on a black platform with several holes, indicating adjustability and precision in positioning. A red laser beam comes out of the lens and falls on the object, indicating that some kind of analysis or measurement is taking place. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a laboratory environment with various devices.

Image: Sascha Mannel

The image is stylized by high-contrast greyscales. It shows laser-induced periodic surface structures in a glass surface. The viewing angle is perpendicular to the surface. The oval edge around the structures appears to be torn open with dirt and debris on the outside. The periodic structures on the inside look like parallel lamellae.

Image: Dr. Bastian Zielinski

Research

Research of the department "Metallic Materials"

Research of the department "Plastics Materials"

Research of the department "Mechanical Behavior of Metals"

Research of the department "Extreme Light for Nanostructures"

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