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

Tafelbilder, Folien, Kopien von Artikeln

Email registration to lecturer by 20/10/2025: martin.dienwiebel@kit.edu

Lecture will be offered for the last time in the winter semester 2025/2026!

Anmeldung per Email bis zum 20.10.2025 an den Dozenten: martin.dienwiebel@kit.edu

Vorlesung wird letzmals im Wintersemester 2025/2026 angeboten!