The “Gas-phase synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles” summer school is aiming to give an overall insight into the gas phase synthesis of metal nanoparticles and their applications. It will take place at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain, from 10 to 12th June 2014. Organized by the Valencia Nanophotonics Technology Center in collaboration with the University of Duisburg-Essen and Fomentex, the summer school is a great opportunity for young researchers of different scientific background to get acquainted with the various aspects of the gas phase synthesis of metal nanoparticles, spanning from the production of metal nanoparticles, the monitoring and modeling of the particle formation process, the on- and off-line characterization of the nanosized aerosols and nanopowders, and last but not least the safety issues and the industrial applications of the products.

If you are interested and would like to dig deeper please check out the web-site of the summer school at http://www.buonapart-e.eu/english/summerschool.php or download this flyer:

We are currently out of cute bunny pics, so let me use this high-speed (5400 fps) recording of a sparkler to wish all readers and colleagues a Happy Easter!

Another high speed recording: methylene blue colored water droplets falling into a Petri dish. 

Members of our group enjoy science so much that they even play with the instruments in their spare time. Here is a high-speed recording of the ignition of a butane lighter for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!