Research at the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD

PhoenixD: Simulation, fabrication and application of optical systems

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PhoenixD aims to initiate a change of paradigm in optics from large and complex free space high performance optical setups to smart, compact, and comprehensive devices manufactured in one integrated production grid. This approach has the potential for a technological revolution similar to the introduction of integrated electrical circuits.

PhoenixD aims to initiate a change of paradigm in optics from large and complex free space high performance optical setups to smart, compact, and comprehensive devices manufactured in one integrated production grid. This approach has the potential for a technological revolution similar to the introduction of integrated electrical circuits.

A new method for detecting microplastics in drinking water with optical technologies: The OPTIMUS research project

PhoenixD member Bernhard Roth and his colleague Ann-Kathrin Kniggendorf have developed a real-time method to detect microplastics in drinking water. As a result, they were awarded the Kaiser Friedrich Research Prize 2020 for Photonic Technologies for Environmental and Climate Protection on 24 November 2021 (link to press release). Ann-Kathrin Kniggendorf presents the project in the online lecture.

 The English transcript of the spoken text is available here.