Czestochowa University of Technology in the IMAGE project: Pioneering Research in Anisotropic Crystalline Materials

Innovation is at the heart of everything they do at the Czestochowa University of Technology. Established in the 1940s, it is the largest state university in Poland, with full academic rights to confer titles like doctor and habilitated doctor. With around 6,000 students across its six faculties, the university offers a modern, well-equipped environment, boasting a wide range of high-standard laboratories to support cutting-edge research.

One such research initiative is the groundbreaking work of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in the Laboratory of Nanocomposite Materials, led by Professor Andriy Kityk. The laboratory has developed one of the most precise polarimetry methodologies based on photoelastic modulation, providing significant advancements in studying anisotropic crystalline materials.

This pioneering work is part of the larger international “IMAGE” project, launched in 2018. Coordinated by Lviv Polytechnic National University and supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie initiative, the IMAGE project brings together leading scientists and private enterprises from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and France. Together, they focus on developing new crystalline nanocomposites with specific anisotropic properties for optoelectronic applications.

A key aspect of this research involves the study of liquid crystal nanocomposites, which have promising potential for both fundamental and applied sciences. Utilizing advanced optical polarimetry techniques, such as retardation-modulation polarimetry, the research team is pushing the boundaries of precision in characterizing optical birefringence and activity. The automated measurement process, supported by LabView software and GPIB interfaces, allows for high-precision analysis of electro-optic and photorefractive properties of the materials under investigation.

We are excited to share a video featuring Czestochowa University of Technology and its contribution to the IMAGE project. Watch the video to learn more about the cutting-edge research and innovations happening at this esteemed institution!

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the IMAGE project partners, a truly innovative approach to studying anisotropic crystalline materials has emerged, opening new doors for future applications in nanophotonics, lasers, and energy solutions.

Stay tuned for more updates from the IMAGE project!