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2007

MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN MATERIALS PHYSICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 120 hp

Aim/vision

The Master's Programme in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology educates specialists in the area of physics of novel materials. The Materials Physics and Nanotechnology masters are prepared for university or industry careers in materials related research and development

The programme is supported by a number of internationally known research divisions at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM). The applications and importance of advanced materials in today's technology are best exemplified by highly purified semiconductor crystals, which are the basis of the "electronic age". Future applications in electronics and photonics will include nanoscaled physics, molecular electronics, non-linear optics etc.

The master's programme in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology covers a wide range of materials including materials used in semiconductor technology, optoelectronics, biotechnical applications (biocompatibility), chemical and bio-sensors, mechanical applications such as hardness and elasticity etc.

Programme goals

A Master of Science in MPN

  • should be well-qualified in solid state physics and the applications of analytical methods in materials science, and depending of the profile selected Electronic Materials and Devices, Surface Science, Computational Physics or Organic Electronics.
  • should be able to formulate, to model and to solve problems in various fields of Physics using experimental and/or computational tools
  • should be skilled in the effective use of modern analytic equipments for solving problems concerning novel materials
  • should be able to utilize the theoretical and experimental knowledge acquired to the specific problems arising in industry, academic institutions and research and development laboratories

Disposition of the Programme

The programme comprises four semesters. The first autumn semester consists to a larger part of compulsory courses while the two following semesters contains mainly elective courses. The fourth semester is assigned to the master thesis work.

The student can chose courses among essentially four elective profiles:

  • Electronic Materials and Devices
  • Surface and Nano Sciences
  • Computational Physics
  • Organic Electronics and Sensors
The autumn semester is aimed at giving the master's students a broad knowledge of modern theoretical and experimental methodology used in studies of the physical properties of materials. The courses during the two following semesters are studied in close contact with the research groups at the IFM. Finally, to complete the master's degree, a thesis lasting about one semester must be completed. Academic recognition is given for each individual course in terms of credits. One semester of full-time studies corresponds to 30 hp.

Content of the Programme

The syllabus for the programme may vary from year to year, but the main structure remains. The programme consists of four mandatory courses and a set of elective courses all given in English. See the the curriculum for course details. The total number of course credits has to reach a minimum of 90 hp.

There are certain possibilities for students to exchange courses (for example if a student in previous studies has taken a course that corresponds to a course within the program) or add courses after consulting the programme director, and decision in the Programme Board.

Specializations

The student can chose among the four elective profiles. The elective profiles represent major research areas within different divisions at IFM. A detailed description of these activities are provided on the homepages of these divisions:

Master Thesis

The thesis should include high quality scientific research within the research area of the profile chosen by the students.

Research areas:

  • Applied Optics
  • Applied Physics
  • Chemical Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Electronic Devices
  • Engineering Materials
  • Measurement Technology
  • Measurement Technology
  • PhysicsEnvironmental
  • Plasma and Coatings Physics
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Surface Physics and Chemistry
  • Surface and Semiconductor Physics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Thin Film Technology

PhD courses in the programme

Certain PhD courses can be taken by master students. Please contact the graduate study directors:

In order to include graduate course in the degree the student must apply to the Board of Studies

Entrance requirements and degree

See general rules and regulations for master programmes at LiTH.

 

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