Chemische Physik fern des Gleichgewichts
Our research is centered around the dynamics of non-equilibrium systems. We explore their behavior experimentally and theoretically. Our experimental studies focus on the reaction dynamics of electrochemical systems, such as the CO2 reduction and the hydrogen evolution reaction. Our prototypical experimental model system for the study of pattern formation and emergent behavior is the electrodissolution of Si. Our theoretical questions deal with universal behavior in certain classes of non-equilibrium systems. Most of these studies are motivated by our experimental results, but address fundamental laws that govern behavior in complex systems. Examples include collective dynamics of coupled oscillators and pattern formation in reaction-diffusion systems.
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Nonlinear Dynamics
Nonlinear dynamics deals with emergent behavior, i.e. all kinds of phenomena in dynamical systems that are ‘more than the sum’. This comprises the spontaneous formation of patterns from originally uniform states as well as the collective dynamics of an ensemble of coupled oscillators.
We investigate synchronization patterns in systems of coupled oscillators and oscillatory media both experimentally and theoretically.
Our research themes in Nonlinear Dynamics
Physical Electrochemistry
Our research themes in Physical Electrochemistry
Cooperative Effects on nanostructured electrodes: Hydrogen evolution reaction
Electrochemical reaction dynamics: CO2 reduction
Plasmonic Electrochemistry
Dynamical Electrocatalysis
Patterns during Si electrodissolution