Experience in the use of sophisticated technology

1983-1988

Numerous special complex technical-physical tasks, such as the development of rational, qualitatively high-performance manufacturing processes and construction of high-performance manufacturing equipment, especially in context with ceramic insulated metallic coaxial cables, metal ceramic compounds and high-temperature soldering processes.

Participation in the development and qualification of measuring equipment for extending the product spectrum, including hydrogen sensors which are suitable in nuclear power plants in case of a severe incident. Also, the development of a computer programme for the monitoring of manufacturing costs which arise, as well as its introduction into the group responsible for tracking these costs.

Participation in the implementation of an American quality assurance system in Karlstein manufacturing facilities to gain approvals for the American market. Also, presentation of the products manufactured in Karlstein as part of visits by German and foreign customers, interested parties, authority representatives or public groups.

From 1985, also the additional responsibility for coordinating all solderings on parts limiting reactor pressure, the technical support for subcontractors, as well as the execution of service work in German and overseas nuclear power plants for the parts manufactured in Karlstein (mainly service work during the annual inspections). This required a number of trips to the USA which could also be used to successfully sell the products manufactured in Karlstein to American customers.

1976-1982

Execution of all radiation protection tasks for operation and maintenance on the linear electron accelerator. In this context, authorised to issue technical instructions to all staff members.

1972-1976

Development of thin-walled radiation-resistant gas targets, construction of high-vacuum and high-pressure apparatus for precise determination of density and composition of high-purity gases, building computer-controlled experimental apparatus for concurrent electron scattering measurements on multiple gas targets and implementation of a comprehensive IT system to analyse the experiments.

The technology developed was also used by groups of other universities, for example in an absolute measurement of hydrogen cross-section carried out in Mainz, which led to a new determination of the proton radius.