MSc programs - DTU

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Physics and Nanotechnology
MSc in Physics and Nanotechnology
Semesters: 4
Study credits: 120 ECTS
Start: September 2007
Seats: 60
Application date: March 15 or June 1, 2007
Physics and Nanotechnology is a major activity at DTU with focus on physics as the basis for modern
technology. The gap between scientific research and technological breakthroughs is narrowing and
in fields like nanotechnology, the need for engineers with training in both scientific techniques and
industrial research and development is growing. The program covers advanced and technologically
relevant theoretical and experimental techniques within modern physics. The applications cover a
wide range of topics including development of nanostructured materials with tailored electrical,
magnetic, optical, mechanical and chemical properties; fabrication and integration of nano- and
microcomponents; modeling of complex, biological systems; optical information transfer and data
storage.
The program covers four subject areas:
Atomic Scale Physics focuses on the understanding and ”bottom-up” design of materials based
on quantum physics. The area covers experimental and theoretical techniques to investigate and
manipulate atomic-scale systems.
Nanosystems engineering focuses on the ”top-down” design and fabrication of nano- and microsystems
for use in research and industrial applications. Students are trained in state-of-the-art nano
and microfabrication technologies in a combination of theory, simulation, device fabrication, and
device characterization.
Optics and Photonics focuses on understanding light propagation and light-matter-interaction and
its application to design of photonic devices and systems. Applications include optical communications,
nanophotonic devices, sensing and biomedicine.
Biophysics and complex systems focuses on understanding and simulating function from molecules
over cells to complete organisms. Further, problems of fluid dynamics are investigated. Both experimental
and theoretical methods are applied.
Students enrolled in the program are not limited to one of these four subject areas but are able
to combine topics. Further, a special program with specialization in functional nanostructures with
additional requirements in the study plan is offered.
Career opportunities: Previous students have found employment primarily in research and
development, in private or public organizations. Skills in advanced physics
are in general applicable in a wide range of job types.
Prerequisites: BSc degree from an internationally recognized university. Basic knowledge
at the physics bachelor level within the topics of classical mechanics,
thermodynamics, statistical physics, electromagnetism, and quantum
mechanics. Prior knowledge within nanoscience or nanotechnology is an
advantage but not a strict requirement.
Program coordinator: Associate Professor Jakob Schiøtz
(kandidatstudieleder@fysik.dtu.dk)
Department: Department of Physics (www.fys.dtu.dk)
Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology (www.mic.dtu.dk)
Department of Communications, Optics and Materials
(www.com.dtu.dk)
Read more: www.fys.dtu.dk (Department web site)
MSc in Functional Nanostructures
Semesters: 4
Study credits: 120 ECTS
Start: September 2007
Seats: 60
Application date: March 15 or June 1, 2007
Functional Nanostructures is a specialization under the Physics and Nanotechnology program with
a special focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology, an area of research where DTU is particularly
strong internationally.
In comparison to the Masters programme in Physics and Nanotechnology, the selection of courses
for the student to take is shorter, with special emphasis on nanoscience.
The program covers three subject areas:
Atomic Scale Physics focuses on the understanding and ”bottom-up” design of materials based
on quantum physics. The area covers experimental and theoretical techniques to investigate and
manipulate structural, electrical, magnetic, mechanical, and chemical properties of atomic-scale
systems. Topics include electronic quantum devices, molecular electronics, spintronics, surface and
nanoparticle reactivity, fuel-cell and hydrogen-storage materials, electronic structure theory, and
atomistic simulation of materials.
Nanosystems engineering focuses on the ”top-down” design and fabrication of nano- and microsystems
for use in research and industrial applications. Students following the program are trained
in state-of-the-art nano and microfabrication technologies in a combination of theory, simulation,
device fabrication in the DANCHIP cleanroom facility at DTU, and device characterization in the
modern laboratory facilities at MIC and COM.
Optics and Photonics focuses on understanding light propagation and light-matter-interaction
and its application to design of photonic devices and systems. The applications are within optical
communications, nanophotonic devices and sensing. Topics include lasers, microstructured fibers,
photonic crystals, quantom photonics, terahertz radiation, plasmonics, biosensing, and high-speed
transmission.
Career opportunities: Previous students have found employment primarily in research and
development, in private or public organizations.Skills in advanced physics
is in general applicable in a wide range of job types and there is good
opportunity for variation.
Prerequisites: BSc degree from an internationally recognized university. The students
should possess basic knowledge at the physics bachelor level within the
topics of classical mechanics, hermodynamics, statistical physics, electromagnetism,
and quantum mechanics. Prior knowledge within nanoscience
or nanotechnology is an advantage but not a strict requirement.
Program coordinator: Associate Professor Jakob Schiøtz
(kandidatstudieleder@fysik.dtu.dk)
Department: Department of Physics (www.fys.dtu.dk)
Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology (www.mic.dtu.dk)
Department of Communications, Optics and Materials
(www.com.dtu.dk)
Read more: www.fys.dtu.dk (Department web site)