Research Areas – Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD

Research Area S

Optics Simulation

Research Area M

Research Area S - Optic simulation

High-precision Multiphysics modelling: predicting the performance of optical systems and applications applications, control of the manufacturing process on multiple scales

Macro Optical Systems

Modeling and simulation of macroscopic optical elements, devices and systems

Optical Materials

Development of a simulation plattform for complex optical materials to predict their optical, physical and chemical properties

Micro and Nano Photonics

Modeling and simulation of macroscopic optical elements, devices and systems

Algorithms, Optimisation, Visualisation

Development of comprehensive software plattforms for optics design and simulation with real-time analysis

OPTISIM

A cloud sharing platform for PhoenixD

Development of virtual and physical processing, assembly, and adjustment of precision optical systems in a manufacturing grid.

Optical Materials

Development of novel amorphous and crystalline optical materials with adaptive properties to be integrated into optical systems

Additive/Subtractive Manufacturing

Development of multi-material, interacting additive and subtractive manufacturing with optical accuracy

Integration of optical elements and thin-film systems

Miniaturization of optical components and their integration

Machines, Automation and Organisation

Creation of precise machine actuators with flexible factory concepts for multi-modal manufacturing

Assembling and Handling; Photonics and Electronics Integration

Pushing the previous boundaries in optics mounting to new limits; Combining optical and electronic components and virtual models

Research Area F - Feedback and Metrology

Optical precision inline metrology wil feed the adaptive system simulation in the manufacturing loop.

Precision Metrology and Expert Systems for Quality Control

Showing the application potential of the combined PhoenixD design and manufacturing platform.

Further development of the cluster's visions and guidelines

Learn more about our Research Areas in the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD

Research Area S - Optic simulation

Research Area M - Optics Manufacturing

Research Area F - Feedback and Metrology

Research Area O - Future Optics