With different photon-based technologies we investigate energy conversion and structural changes of molecules during chemical reaction. Precisely, we study the reacting molecules' time-dependent electronic and spatial behaviour. Beside developments in ultrafast optical spectroscopy, we continue to develop so-called "molecular movie methods" in the time-resolved and ultrafast X-ray field which include …
We research the next generation of biomedical imaging techniques.
With noninvasive approaches, we aim to advance both biological research and clinical practice by developing new targeted contrast agents and novel imaging modalities.
New and extremely brilliant X-ray sources are already in operation and are currently being built on the DESY site in Hamburg. These world class facilities offer new and exciting opportunities in the field of X-ray science. The work of our group aims to exploit and develop new experimental methods to …
We develop X-ray microscopy techniques and X-ray optics for synchrotron radiation sources and X-ray free-electron lasers. A key strength of hard X rays is their large penetration depth in matter that allows one to image the inside of an object without destructive sample preparation. Tomographic scanning modes yield 3D information …
