Nanomechanics – Nanophotonics – Nanofluidics

A number of novel phenomena emerge for mechanical, optical, or fluidic properties on nanometer scales. Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) are developed for high-sensitivity detection and for investigating the boundary between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics. By the adhesion properties of nanostructured gecko toe pads, the fabrication of highly sticky adhesive materials is stimulated.