Dynamics of sliding metal surfaces as case study for complex systems
Subject Area
Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials and their Microstructural Origins
Synthesis and Properties of Functional Materials
Term
from 2007 to 2013
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 53244514
Sliding metal surfaces are subjected to complex dynamical changes, which play a key role in understanding the frictional and wear properties of macroscopic systems. The main objective of the proposed project is to observe these dynamical changes “in action” on the nanoscale and take a step towards modeling of friction and wear. The goals will be achieved by developing a novel hybrid tribometer, which will be used to perform smart model experiments that link topography changes to the frictional response and material removal of the sliding bodies.
DFG Programme
Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Groups
Major Instrumentation
AFM objective system
Radionuclide wear measurement sensor
Instrumentation Group
2930 Härteprüfmaschinen, Reibungs- und Verschleiß-Prüfmaschinen
5090 Spezialmikroskope
