Measuring and parameter area Wavelength from 0.2 µm to 500 µm Temperature from 15 K to 3200 K Angle from -90º to +90º Gas pressure from 10-6 bar to 100 bar Various gases (hydrogen, inert gas, vacuum, etc.)
Measurement of thermal and infrared-optical parameters Thermal conductivity Thermal diffusivity Specific heat capacity and phase transition enthalpy Coefficient of thermal expansion Emissivity, absorptivity reflectivity and transmissivity Extinction coefficient, absorption coefficient, scattering coefficient and albedo Radiative thermal conductivity, thermal conduction and thermal radiation Refractive index and dielectric function (real and imaginary parts) Temperature (non-contact temperature measurement by radiation thermometry and thermography)
Simulation of heat transport considering with all transport mechanisms (solid thermal conduction, radiativ thermal conduction, gas heat conduction and convection) Modeling of radiative exchange and heat transfer between surfaces
Material development and optimization Supporting the development and optimization of materials, components and systems with outstanding as well as tailored thermal and infrared-optical properties
Thermal management of processes and products Analysis and improvement of thermal processes and production methods to increase energy and resource efficiency Non-contact measurement methods for thermal process control and regulation
Research and development Conducting contract research and coordinating research projects
Relevant standards and guidelines Measurements and evaluations according to national and international standards and guidlines, such as DIN EN 12664, DIN EN 12667, DIN EN 12898, ASTM E 1585-93, ASTM E 1980-11, VDI/VDE 3511, VDI/VDE 5585, etc..