Bose-Einstein condensate
A Bose-Einstein condensate consists of a large number of atoms that have been cooled to near absolute zero and compressed into a tiny ensemble. It behaves like a large atom.
Bose-Einstein condensate
A Bose-Einstein condensate is a state of matter in which ultracold bosons (particles with integer spin) are nearly motionless and superimposed in a single quantum state, revealing quantum mechanical effects at the macroscopic level.
Burr
In forming technology, the burr is the part of the component flowing over the edge of the engraving as excess material after the die has been filled. In most cases, this is subsequently removed by machining.
Cleave process
Cleaving refers to a process for preparing the end faces of glass fibers by controlled breaking.
Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Collaborative robots that can work safely alongside humans and enable flexible automation.
Collimator
A collimator is an optical device for parallelizing light beams, such as converging lenses or concave mirrors.
Confocal microscopy
Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique for generating high-resolution 3D images. Here, a laser scans multiple image planes, which are then assembled by a computer. Only the reflected light from the focal plane is detected through a pinhole. This allows very high resolutions to be achieved.
Corundum blasting
Corundum blasting is an abrasive process for surface treatment in which corundum is used as the blasting medium. This process is suitable for removing layers of rust, scale, and paint.
Cutting edge roughness
In the case of cutting tools, cutting edge roughness refers to the non-uniformity along the cutting edge. It is a measure of micro deviations between the nominal and actual geometry of the cutting edge.
Dark energy
Dark energy refers to a form of energy responsible for the expansion of the universe. This energy accounts for about 72% of the total energy contained in the universe. The existence of this hypothetical energy has not yet been experimentally proven.