Prof. Thomas Hanemann Profile

Prof. Thomas Hanemann

Department Leader

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Area of Expertise:

Optical polymers , Organic optical materials , Moulding , Replication

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Profile Summary

1993 Doctorate in Physical Chemistry, TU Darmstadt
1993-1994 Postdoc position at TU Darmstadt
1994-1995 Visiting Scientist at IBM Almaden Research Center San José
1995- Scientific staff member at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), former Research Center Karlsruhe
2000 Group leader at KIT and Dep. of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg
2005 Habilitation in Microsystem Technologies, University of Freiburg
2009 Extraordinary Professorship in Microsystem Technologies, University of Freiburg
2010 Department head at Institute for Applied Materials-Materials Process Technology at KIT
2011 Head of Laboratory for Materials Processing at Dep. of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) at University of Freiburg

Recent Research Topics
• Non-silicon materials in microsystems technologies
• Polymer-nanomaterial-composites
• Replication technology
• Optical materials

Publications (23)

SPIE Journal Paper | 14 March 2017

Development and characterization of adjustable refractive index scattering epoxy acrylate polymer layers

Thomas Eiselt, Jan Preinfalk, Uwe Gleissner, Uli Lemmer, Thomas Hanemann

OE, Vol. 56, Issue 03, 037105, (March 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.56.3.037105

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Polymers, Scattering, Photorefractive polymers, Epoxies, Light scattering, Ultraviolet radiation, Organic light emitting diodes, Glasses, Polymerization

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SPIE Journal Paper | 30 November 2016

Development and characterization of high refractive index and high scattering acrylate polymer layers

Thomas Eiselt, Guillaume Gomard, Jan Preinfalk, Uwe Gleissner, Uli Lemmer, Thomas Hanemann

OE, Vol. 55, Issue 11, 117106, (November 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.55.11.117106

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Scattering, Polymers, Photorefractive polymers, Air contamination, Light scattering, Glasses, Organic light emitting diodes, Ultraviolet radiation, Nanoparticles

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SPIE Journal Paper | 26 October 2016

Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Patrick Bollgruen, Uwe Gleissner, Tim Wolfer, Christof Megnin, Dario Mager, Ludger Overmeyer, Jan Korvink, Thomas Hanemann

OE, Vol. 55, Issue 10, 107107, (October 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.55.10.107107

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Light sources, Polymers, Printing, Fluorescent materials, Polymer multimode waveguides, Refractive index, Additive manufacturing, Sensors, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2016 Paper

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Development and characterization of adjustable refractive index scattering epoxy acrylate polymer layers

Thomas Eiselt, Jan Preinfalk, Uwe Gleißner, Uli Lemmer, Thomas Hanemann

Proceedings Volume 9939, 99390Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235905

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Polymers, Scattering, Epoxies, Optical components, Nanoparticles, Polymerization, Photorefractive polymers, Refractive index, Polymers, Epoxies, Photorefractive polymers, Organic light emitting diodes, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2016 Paper

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Development and characterization of high refractive index and high scattering acrylate polymer layers

Thomas Eiselt, Guillaume Gomard, Jan Preinfalk, Uwe Gleissner, Uli Lemmer, Thomas Hanemann

Proceedings Volume 9888, 98880Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227327

KEYWORDS: Titanium dioxide, Refractive index, Polymers, Air contamination, Nanoparticles, Micro optics, Optical components, Inkjet technology, Glasses, Light scattering, Reflection, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2016 Paper

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Ink-jet printing of host-guest systems based on acrylates with fluorescent dopants

Patrick Bollgruen, Uwe Gleissner, Christof Megnin, Dario Mager, Jan Korvink, Thomas Hanemann

Proceedings Volume 9888, 98880G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227909

KEYWORDS: Printing, Light sources, Fluorescent materials, Light emitting diodes, Polymers, Ultraviolet radiation, Lamps, Micro optics, Optoelectronics, Waveguides, Luminescence, Europium, Polymethylmethacrylate

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2015 Paper

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Polymers with customizable optical and rheological properties based on an epoxy acrylate based host-guest system

U. Gleiβner, J. Hobmaier, T. Hanemann

Proceedings Volume 9574, 95740L (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185671

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Polymers, Epoxies, Protactinium, Photorefractive polymers, Inkjet technology, Printing, Waveguides, Coating, Silver

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2015 Paper

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Rapid prototyping of glass microfluidic chips

Frederik Kotz, Klaus Plewa, Werner Bauer, Thomas Hanemann, Ansgar Waldbaur, Elisabeth Wilhelm, Christiane Neumann, Bastian Rapp

Proceedings Volume 9320, 932003 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2076964

KEYWORDS: Microfluidics, Glasses, Silica, Polymers, Rapid manufacturing, Particles, Capillaries, Ceramics, Ultraviolet radiation, Resistance

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SPIE Journal Paper | 21 August 2014

Tailoring the optical and rheological properties of an epoxy acrylate based host-guest system

Uwe Gleißner, Thomas Hanemann

OE, Vol. 53, Issue 08, 087106, (August 2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.53.8.087106

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Polymers, Protactinium, Epoxies, Printing, Photorefractive polymers, Inkjet technology, Waveguides, Liquids, Light emitting diodes

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Proceedings Article | 2 May 2014 Paper

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Tailoring the optical and rheological properties of an epoxy acrylate based host-guest system

Uwe Gleißner, Thomas Hanemann

Proceedings Volume 9130, 913016 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2051328

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Polymers, Protactinium, Printing, Inkjet technology, Photorefractive polymers, Epoxies, Waveguides, Liquids, Polymerization

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2008 Paper

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Refractive index modification of polymers using nanosized dopants

Thomas Hanemann, Johannes Boehm, Claas Müller, Eberhard Ritzhaupt-Kleissl

Proceedings Volume 6992, 69920D (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778204

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Refractive index, Polymethylmethacrylate, Waveguides, Transmittance, Composites, Solids, Molecules, Modulators, Micro optics

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 2003 Paper

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Direct laser-assisted processing of polymers for microfluidic and micro-optical applications

Wilhelm Pfleging, Johannes Boehm, Steffi Finke, E. Gaganidze, Thomas Hanemann, Roland Heidinger, Karsten Litfin

Proceedings Volume 4977, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479406

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Laser ablation, Refractive index, Polymethylmethacrylate, Nd:YAG lasers, Microfluidics, Excimer lasers, Signal attenuation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2002 Paper

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Laser micromachining of polymeric mold inserts for rapid prototyping of PMMA devices via photomolding

Wilhelm Pfleging, Thomas Hanemann, W. Bernauer, Maika Torge

Proceedings Volume 4637, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.470638

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Laser ablation, Excimer lasers, Prototyping, Optical lithography, Polymethylmethacrylate, Nd:YAG lasers, Surface roughness, Pulsed laser operation, Laser processing

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2001 Paper

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Laser micromachining of mold inserts for replication techniques: state of the art and applications

Wilhelm Pfleging, Thomas Hanemann, W. Bernauer, Maika Torge

Proceedings Volume 4274, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432527

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Excimer lasers, Optical lithography, Laser ablation, Prototyping, Micromachining, Metals, Polymethylmethacrylate, Laser processing, Ceramics

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2001 Paper

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RibCon: micromolded easy-assembly multifiber connector for single- and multimode applications

Ulrike Wallrabe, H. Dittrich, G. Friedsam, Thomas Hanemann, Juergen Mohr, K. Mueller, Volker Piotter, Patrick Ruther, Thomas Schaller, W. Zissler

Proceedings Volume 4408, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425381

KEYWORDS: Connectors, Structured optical fibers, Polymethylmethacrylate, Adhesives, Polymers, Copper, Nickel, X-ray lithography, Polishing, Multimode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2000 Paper

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Rapid fabrication of microcomponents

Thomas Hanemann, Juergen Hausselt, Robert Ruprecht, M. Skrifvars, K.-H. Zum Gahr, Wilhelm Pfleging

Proceedings Volume 4019, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382295

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Prototyping, Laser ablation, Ceramics, Polymethylmethacrylate, Capillaries, Rapid manufacturing, Composites, Optical lithography, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 1999 Paper

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Micromolding of polymer waveguides

Thomas Hanemann, Hermann Ulrich, Robert Ruprecht, Juergen Hausselt

Proceedings Volume 3799, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363903

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Fabrication, Polymethylmethacrylate, Telecommunications, Surface roughness, Microsystems, Manufacturing, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 1999 Paper

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Innovations in molding technologies for microfabrication

Tobias Benzler, Volker Piotter, Thomas Hanemann, K. Mueller, Prachai Norajitra, Robert Ruprecht, Juergen Hausselt

Proceedings Volume 3874, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.361237

KEYWORDS: Ceramics, Manufacturing, Metals, Particles, Polymethylmethacrylate, Polymers, Microsystems, Oxides, Microfabrication, Zirconium

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 1999 Paper

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Innovative molding technologies for the fabrication of components for microsystems

Volker Piotter, Tobias Benzler, Thomas Hanemann, Heinz Woellmer, Robert Ruprecht, Juergen Hausselt

Proceedings Volume 3680, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.341233

KEYWORDS: Ceramics, Manufacturing, Metals, Particles, Microsystems, Composites, Polymers, Rapid manufacturing, Silver, Nickel

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 1997 Paper

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Hot embossing and injection molding for micro-optical components

Mathias Heckele, Walter Bacher, Thomas Hanemann, Heinrich Ulrich

Proceedings Volume 3135, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284110

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Optical components, Microlens, Manufacturing, Glasses, Standards development, Silicon, Spectrometers, Fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 1997 Paper

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New developments of process technologies for microfabrication

Volker Piotter, Thomas Hanemann, Robert Ruprecht, Andreas Thies, Juergen Hausselt

Proceedings Volume 3223, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284469

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Microfabrication, Metals, Microsystems, Materials processing, Polymethylmethacrylate, Manufacturing, Plating, Electroless plating, Polymerization

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 1995 Paper

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Photorefractivity in new organic polymeric materials

Constantina Poga, Donald Burland, Thomas Hanemann, Yan Jia, Christopher Moylan, John Stankus, Robert Twieg, William Moerner

Proceedings Volume 2526, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217306

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Chromophores, Crystals, Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Composites, Nonlinear optics, Holography, Holograms, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 1993 Paper

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New stilbene compounds for nonlinear optics

Thomas Weyrauch, Thomas Hanemann, E. Soto Bustamante, Wolfgang Haase

Proceedings Volume 1775, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139198

KEYWORDS: Molecules, Absorption, Polymethylmethacrylate, Organic materials, Polymers, Spectroscopy, Nonlinear optics, Crystals, Nonlinear crystals, Liquids

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