This project aims at the development and the application of coherent and incoherent laser-based X-ray sources emitting light in the wavelength range between 0.1 and 20 nm. The current applications are time-resolved X-ray diffraction experiments on crystalline solids using a high repetition rate laser produced plasma (LPP) source, X-ray microscopy with a laser produced plasma source in the water window and application of HOPG crystal spectrometer in various fields of X-ray spectroscopy.

Subprojects and collaborations

• UP1: Hard x-ray generation using high repetition rate laser systems: in collaboration with IFG Institute for Scientific Instruments GmbH
• UP2: Instrumentation, generation and application of x-rays from laser-based sources: in close collaboration with Berlin Laboratory of innovative X-Ray Technology (BLiX).
• UP3: Investigation of phase transitions and structural dynamics in solids: in the framework of DFG SPP 1134 and in close collaboration with Project 3-02

Recent highlight: Ultrafast changes of molecular crystal structure induced by dipole solvation

Recent highlight:Ultrafast structure and polarization dynamics in nanolayered perovskites studied by femtosecond x-ray diffraction:

Recent highlight: Laser plasma source for a Laboratoy Transmission X-ray Microscope (LTXM) for the water window.

Recent highlight: Berlin Laboratory for innovative X-ray technologies (BLiX) The MBI participates in building-up a unique Application Laboratory for X-ray technologies at the Technical University (TU) in Berlin. The intention of this Berlin Laboratory for innovative X-ray Technologies (BLiX) is to provide a place for collaborative developments of X-ray technology within the triangle of Knowledge-Education-Innovation.