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851-0526-00L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-GESS

Producing Emptiness and Working with Nothing. Vacuum Technology in the 20th Century

Leere produzieren und mit nichts arbeiten. Vakuumtechnologie im 20. Jahrhundert

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:36

Abstract

The seminar examines the powerful effects of emptiness. We want to understand the materiality, the production and the (industrial) effects of the liminal space called “vacuum", on which scientists and engineers worked in the 20th century. We observe pumps, coating systems, rockets and thin films in essays and catalogs, at exhibitions and in patents.

Objective

Students learn to read very different types of text against the grain and understand technical change.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The reading program is available on Moodle at the beginning of the semester. Participation in the sessions is required. A graded semester performance will take place. Students should complete research tasks resulting from the individual sessions.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , DR , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
40
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 15.02.2021 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Leere produzieren und mit nichts arbeiten. Vakuumtechnologie im 20. Jahrhundert
Beginn: 02.03.2021 Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Tue 12:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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