CRC 1459 - B01: Towards intelligent light-propelled nano- and microsystems
Basic data for this project
Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted at University of Münster
Duration at the University of Münster: 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028 | 2nd Funding period
Description
In this project, we have demonstrated in simulations and experiments the viability of active microparticles solely propelled by light refraction without the need for any external fuel and shown adaptivity of this active matter system. In the second funding period, our goal is to proceed from adaptive to intelligent active particle systems. To achieve this, we will employ the method of physical reservoir computing to construct an optical setup with a system of light-driven microparticles at its core. This setup will be capable of solving complex classification tasks, thus showcasing the emergence of intelligence in this class of materials.
Keywords: nanoscience; adaptive soft materials
Website of the project: https://www.uni-muenster.de/SFB1459/research/index.html
DFG-Gepris-ID: https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/455331132
Funding identifier: SFB 1459/2, B01 | DFG project number: 433682494
Funder / funding scheme:
- DFG - Collaborative Research Centre (SFB)
Project management at the University of Münster
| Rey, Marcel | Junior professorship of physical chemistry (Prof. Rey) |
| Wittkowski, Raphael | Junior professorship for the theory of soft matter physics (Prof. Wittkowski) |
Applicants from the University of Münster
| Rey, Marcel | Junior professorship of physical chemistry (Prof. Rey) |
| Wittkowski, Raphael | Junior professorship for the theory of soft matter physics (Prof. Wittkowski) |