Heinz Hövel

Heinz Hövel is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Dortmund. He is actively engaged in research within the Condensed Matter Physics group, focusing on the fundamental properties of nanostructures, particularly mass-selected atomic clusters.

His research explores the intermediate regime between individual atoms and bulk solids, with emphasis on size-dependent phenomena in nanoparticles. The work involves generating clusters in ultra-high vacuum, precise mass selection using ion optics, and gentle deposition onto specially prepared surfaces to preserve their unique electronic and structural properties. Key experimental techniques include scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM/STS), photoelectron spectroscopy, electron diffraction, and optical spectroscopy, all conducted under low temperatures (down to 5 K) to achieve high spatial and energy resolution.

Although no specific publications or student advisement details are listed, his group aims to develop novel 'cluster materials' for applications in catalysis and nanoelectronics that remain stable up to room temperature or beyond.

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Advising and Grants: Information regarding students, doctoral advisees, or specific research grants is not available in the current documentation. However, the sophisticated experimental infrastructure suggests involvement in funded research programs.

Labs and Research Teams: Prof. Hövel leads a research group within the Condensed Matter Physics division at TU Dortmund, operating advanced ultra-high vacuum and low-temperature facilities. His team focuses on cluster-surface interactions and the development of new nanomaterials with tailored properties.