Institut für Röntgenphysik

The Institut für Röntgenphysik (IRP; English: Institute for X-ray Physics) is dedicated to biophysical research and the development and application of modern x-ray scattering and imaging methods to complex fluids and biomolecular matter. The main research tools are x-ray diffraction, coherent x-ray imaging, x-ray waveguide optics and holography, x-ray microscopy, various light microscopy methods (fluorescence, confocal, phase contrast, differential interference contrast), microfluidics and microstructuring. Experiments are carried out both in-house and at national and international synchroton radiation sources and free electron lasers.

Research Topics and Groups

Salditt Group "Structural Biophysics and X-ray Physics"

The research of Prof. Dr. Tim Salditt's group is directed at the development of coherent X-ray imaging methods and multiscale structure analysis of biological matter, from biomolecular model systems to cells, tissues, and organs. read more

Köster Group "Cellular Biophysics"

The research group of Prof. Dr. Sarah Köster is dedicated to nanoscale imaging of cellular dynamics by combining close-to-physiological sample environments and in-situ imaging. read more

Techert Group "Structural Dynamics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy"

The professorship for structural dynamics and ultra-fast spectroscopy of Prof. Dr. Simone Techert is installed as a bridge research department between the Deutsche Elektronensynchrotron DESY and the Institut für Röntgenphysik at Göttingen University. read more