Research Group: Systems Integration
Quantum technology represents one of the key technologies of the 21st century. The expertise of our research group in this context includes micro- and nanotechnologically fabricated quantum systems and optical systems, among others, for the fields of quantum metrology and geodesy. In this context, polymer-based substrate materials and the associated relevant processes are also increasingly being used. The focus here is not only basic research but also on the transition to commercial products. The path from laboratory operation to mobile applications in the field or on board of aircrafts or satellites requires miniaturization of the overall system. The vision is to evolve from a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) to a micro-quantum system (MQS) that combines all the functions needed to operate a quantum system. In addition to the core component (e.g. atom chip), this also includes all peripheral systems.
In the context of digitization, the acquisition of process data in a modern production environment plays a central role. Therefore, basic research is used to gain a deeper understanding of the technical process and to optimize the process parameters with regard to resource-efficient production. The customized development of novel sensors as a link between the process and the digital world is therefore one of the core tasks of the research group industry-oriented sensor technology.
Our research group concerns itself with different applications which share the basis of magnetic sensor and actuator technologies. On one hand, these are biomedical applications, such as the integration of pressure sensors into flexible, tissue-like and biocompatible materials, or the excitation of the human cochlea by means of middle ear actuators or cochlear implants. On the other hand, we also work on general topics of magnetics, including, for example, the application-oriented design of microinductors, transformers and measurement systems or instruments with proximity to industry.
