Master's Programme in Physics – Materials Physics
Outline, TFY2M, MAFY
- Code
- TFY2M
- Specialisation code
- MAFY
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 11 November 2020
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2020/258
The following designations are used:
G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle courses as entry requirements, at least 120 credits
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1E - Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
A2E - Second cycle, degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
If the number of students who want to attend the following courses are few, the courses might be cancelled or given with different teaching methods: 1FA550, 1FA160, 1FA560, 1FA587, 1FA570 and 1FA581.
Semester 1
Period 1
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 2 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Applied Molecular Physics, 5 of 10 credits (1FA559) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Electromagnetic Field Theory, 5 credits (1FA252) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Neutron Scattering, 10 credits (1FA574) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N
Other eligible courses this period:
- Statistical Physics, Advanced Course, 10 credits (1FA160) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA160 is only given in odd years.
- Electronic Structure of Functional Materials, 5 of 10 credits (1FA560) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N
The course 1FA560 is only given in odd years.
- Nanoscience, 5 of 10 credits (1FA567) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry A1N, Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Physics Nobel Prizes, 5 credits (1FA587) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Optics and Photonics, 10 credits (1FA689) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Laser Spectroscopy, 10 credits (1KB766) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry A1F, Physics A1F
- Scientific Programming in Python with Applications in Physics, 5 credits (1FA453) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1N, Physics A1N
Period 2
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 3 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Applied Molecular Physics, 5 of 10 credits (1FA559) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Electronic Structure of Functional Materials, 5 of 10 credits (1FA560) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N
The course 1FA560 is only given in odd years.
- Solid State Theory, 10 credits (1FA556) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Nanoscience, 5 of 10 credits (1FA567) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry A1N, Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Synchrotron Radiation, 10 credits (1FA555) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
The course 1FA555 will only be given in odd years.
- Physics of Energy Related Materials, 5 credits (1FA571) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Symmetry and Group Theory in Physics, 5 credits (1FA353) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Semester 2
Semester 2 is not given during spring 2022.
Period 3
- Atom and Molecular Physics - Advanced, 5 of 10 credits (1FA558) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Solid State Physics II, 5 credits (1TG310) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N, Technology A1N
Other eligible courses this period:
- Computational Physics, 5 credits (1FA573) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Surface Physics, 5 credits (1FA588) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Condensed Matter Physics, 5 credits (1FA526) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics G2F
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Period 4
- Atom and Molecular Physics - Advanced, 5 of 10 credits (1FA558) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Other eligible courses this period:
- Magnetism, 10 credits (1FA557) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Free Electron Laser Science, 10 credits (1FA581) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
The course 1FA581 is only given in even years.
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Degree Project D in Physics, 15 credits (1FA597) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1E
1FA597 is for the one-year Master's students.
Semester 3
See semester 1.
Semester 4
- Degree Project E in Physics, 30 credits (1FA598) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Other optional courses within the specialisation (any period):
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 5 credits (1FA566) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 10 credits (1FA565) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Programme syllabus
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2024
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2023
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2022
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2021
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2020
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2019
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2018
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2017
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 2
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 1
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2015
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2014
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2013
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2012
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2011