In the summer semester the lecture is offered in German and in the winter semester in English!

Part 1: Fundamentals of nanotribology

• General tribology / nanotechnology
• Forces and dissipation on the nanometer scale
• Experimental methods (SFA, QCM, FFM)
• Prandtl-Tomlinson model
• Superlubricity
• Carbon-based tribosystems
• Electronic friction
• Nanotribology in liquids
• Atomic abrasion
• nanolubrication

Part 2: Topical papers

The student can

• explain the physical foundations and common models used in the field of nanotribology and nanomechanics
• describe the most important experimental methods in nanotribology
• critically evaluate scientific papers on nanotribological issues with respect to their substantial quality

preliminary knowlegde in mathematics and physics recommended

regular attendance: 22,5 hours
preparation for presentation: 22,5 hours
self-study: 75 hours

presentation (40%) and oral examination (30 min, 60%)
no tools or reference materials

Edward L. Wolf
Nanophysics and Nanotechnology, Wiley-VCH, 2006

C. Mathew Mate
Tribology on the Small Scale: A Bottom Up Approach to Friction, Lubrication, and Wear (Mesoscopic Physics and Nanotechnology) 1st Edition, Oxford University Press

Tafelbilder, Folien, Kopien von Artikeln

Die Vorlesung wird auf Deutsch (SoSe) und auf Englisch (WiSe) angeboten!

Lecture will be offered for the last time in winter semester 2025/2026 and then replaced by: Energy Efficient and Sustainable Tribological Systems

Kontakt: martin.dienwiebel@kit.edu