Simulations reveal novel technique for increasing the intensities of ion beams in synchrotrons

A new comprehensive simulation study by etit professor Oliver Boine-Frankenheim and his colleague Adrian Oeftiger shows the potential of pulsed electron lenses to significantly increase the highest achievable intensity of ion beams in ring accelerators. This novel technique for compensating space charges is being developed at GSI/FAIR, where a prototype is also in preparation. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, paves the way for overcoming the so-called space charge limit in ion synchrotrons.

21 schoolgirls visit etit on Girls' Day

“No nonsense with solder” was the motto of Girls' Day 2024 at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TU Darmstadt. 21 schoolgirls came to find out about the profession of an electrical engineer and to get hands-on with soldering.

Episode 1 with Professor Jutta Hanson

It is generally recognised that diversity and equality are not only beneficial, but also essential for our modern, western world. How does a traditionally male-dominated subject like electrical engineering deal with this? How can we get more women interested in this forward-looking field? From interviews with successful women in electrical engineering, reports from special events to book recommendations – the new podcast from the etit equal opportunities team provides an insight into a long overdue rethink. Just listen in!

Optimized transport networks in the third dimension

Modern urban transportation will be three-dimensional in the future. Thanks to the latest drone technology, it will soon be possible to send shipments by air or transport people using so-called air cabs. However, this approach also poses new challenges that need to be overcome, first and foremost organizing the air infrastructure. This is exactly what Nikolas Hohmann is working on in his research!

Joint project “EnEff:Wärme – MeFlexWärme”

The joint research project “EnEff:Wärme – MeFlexWärme”, led by etit Professor Florian Steinke, was completed in December 2023 after a four-year project period. The project deals with the topic of how future district heating networks can be optimally operated in the context of the energy transition.

Schülerinnen-Projekttage 2024 at the etit faculty

This year, the 8th Schülerinnen-Projekttage in the etit department took place from February 20 to 22. 75 students in grades 5 to 11 from four schools in Darmstadt and the surrounding area attended age-appropriate workshops in various fields of electrical engineering and information technology and were able to gain insights into their exciting subject areas.

etit at the opening of the ryon transition centre in Gernsheim

Innovation starts now – under this motto, the ryon GreenTech Accelerator Transition Center was opened in Gernsheim on 23 February 2024. A state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure for innovation and research projects has been created in the Transition Centre. Research groups led by etit professors Tran Quoc Khanh and Heinz Koeppl were invited to present their innovative projects.

Graduation ceremony etit in the winter semester 2023/24

On Friday, February 2, 2024, the graduates of the winter semester 2023/24 of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology were bid farewell in a ceremony. After graduating, they are now embarking on their Master's degree, are on their way to their doctorate or directly into the business world.

Cluster project CoM2Life clears the first hurdle in its application for Cluster of Excellence funding

2024 As one of three successful draft proposals submitted by TU Darmstadt the CoM2Life cluster project has been selected and invited to prepare full applications and submit them for funding as part of the Cluster of Excellence funding line. Researchers in the CoM2Life project at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research and TU Darmstadt are conducting research into biomaterials that will enable medical innovations such as tissue repair or the development of artificial organs. The site spokesperson for CoM2Life at TU Darmstadt is etit Professor Heinz Koeppl.

etit professor Sascha Preu receives Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council

With his “Photonic Vector Network Analyzers” (PhoVeNA) project, TU professor Sascha Preu (Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology) has received a Proof of Concept Grant for 150,000 euros from the European Research Council ERC. The project focuses on developing photonic characterization systems for the next generation of communication technology, which operates in the terahertz range.

Bachelor's student of mechatronics wins TU ideas competition for students

David Weiß won first place in the TU ideas competition for students with Gaffop, an easy-to-install anti-gaffer wall that protects both emergency services and patients from disruptive onlookers in the event of an accident. A scholarship from the Thomas Weiland Foundation supports him in the realisation of his innovative projects. As co-founder of thinc! Darmstadt, he also shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship with like-minded students.

Resource-saving production of electronic components

In her dissertation, Mona Fuhrländer deals with the “Calculation and optimisation of yield in the manufacture of electrotechnical products” and focuses on the design process. She was awarded the Dr Wilhelmy VDE Prize 2023 for her work at the chair of Professor Sebastian Schöps.

Entertaining and exciting insights into lighting technology research

Last week, the annual Christmas Lecture took place at the Adaptive Lighting Systems and Visual Processing Lab. This year's event once again offered a unique mix of festive entertainment and exciting insights into the latest innovations in lighting technology research.

Software solution for intelligent energy saving

The AI-supported software solution from the start-up I3DEnergy enables optimised energy management that identifies weak points and reveals potential savings. In addition to the managing director and physicist Christopher Ripp, the founding members are two students of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and one student of Energy Science Engineering.

European Union grants millions to GSI research project on tumor therapy

Professor Christian Graeff from TU Darmstadt and GSI’s Biophysics Department has been awarded the highly sought-after Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The prestigious research funding award supports a project to improve tumor therapy with a funding sum in the millions. Graeff will lead this research project as principal investigator and conduct it with a corresponding team.