Precision measurement of freely floating test masses across multiple degrees of freedom is a critical requirement for gravitational space missions or gravitational table-top experiments. Traditional methods like capacitive ...

One of the major goals of fundamental physics is to unify general relativity, which describes macroscopic phenomena driven by the influence of gravity, with quantum mechanics, which focuses on effects at microscopic scales. ...

Carrier lifetime instabilities in crystalline silicon solar cells under illumination affect the long-term stability of photovoltaic modules in view of the steadily increasing conversion efficiency of the solar cells used ...

As a climate-neutral energy source, wind energy plays a key role in the global energy transition to mitigate climate change. Ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of wind energy requires a deep understanding of materials, ...

In der Geschichte der Menschheit kommt dem Kulturraum Wald eine zentrale Rolle als Lebensgrundlage zu. Mit dem Beginn der Sesshaftigkeit änderte sich das Verhältnis von Mensch und Wald radikal, der Mensch begann die Wildnis ...

To reduce carbon dioxide emissions in energy consumption, there is a need to employ renewable energy carriers with no carbon footprint. Heterogeneous catalysts accelerate chemical reactions or facilitate energetically ...

This dissertation consists of three papers on economic decision making and tax policy uncertainty. The first two papers focus on retirement savings and behavioral effects. The third contribution examines the effect of tax ...

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This thesis, a result of a cotutelle and double degree agreement between Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and Leibniz Universität Hannover, aims to demonstrate that the integration of planning scales and prioritising ...

Offshore steel structures are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. At the same time, they are susceptible to fatigue due to cyclic loads from wind, waves, and operation as well as traffic. Both the steel structures ...