Master in Physics

Description

The Physics Master’s program is designed for students who want to obtain high-level training in experimental and theoretical physics, paving the way to enter a Ph.D. program or build a career in industry.
You may follow 2-year tracks in High Energy Physics or in Physics by Research. Otherwise, you are offered the possibility to attend a first multidisciplinary year in Physics with 4 majors that enable you to choose among 6 second-year specializations:
- International Center for Fundamental physics
- Large Facilities
- Quantum, Light, Materials and Nanosciences
- Materials Science and Nano-Objects
- Physics of plasmas and fusion
- Quantum Devices

Year 1: Physics

The topics include theoretical physics (high energy physics, condensed matter theory, and theoretical plasma physics), mathematical physics, particle physics (theoretical and experimental) and astrophysics, experimental condensed matter physics, nanosciences, optics and plasma physics, atomic physics and the physics of cold atomic gases, the conception and use of major research equipment.

The first year of the Master’s program is divided into 4 majors:

• High Energy Physics

For students wishing to discover elementary blocks of matter and associated fundamental forces driving the evolution of our universe.

• Laser, Optics, Light-Matter Interactions
• Condensed Matter Physics

For students interested in condensed matter physics, nanoscience, mesoscopic physics or soft matter with the opportunity to specialize in experimental condensed matter physics or condensed matter theory.

• Quantum Technologies

For students interested in new quantum technologies, a variety of devices on which they are implemented, as well as the challenges to come.

Year 1: Other specializations

• High Energy Physics
• Physics by Research

Year 2: International Centre for Fundamental Physics

The International Centre for Fundamental Physics Master’s program offers students a wide range of advanced courses to complete their studies in fundamental physics. This Year 2 Master’s program allows students to customize their curriculum through the wide choice of courses: theoretical physics, quantum physics, condensed matter physics, macroscopic physics and complexity, as well as many optional courses. This program prepares students for a PhD in fundamental physics, as well as applied research. Students will benefit from the facilities and excellence of the laboratories of Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

Year 2: Other specializations

• High Energy Physics
• Physics by Research
• Large Facilities
• Quantum, Light, Materials and Nanosciences
• Materials Science and Nano-Objects
• Physics of plasmas and fusion
• Quantum Devices

Objectives

Year 1: Physics

The first year of the Master’s program aims to:

• Provide students with a high level of experimental and theoretical scientific training based on a broad spectrum of research topics in physics.
• Gain experience through immersion in research laboratories including a long research internship at the end of the academic year.

Year 2: International Centre for Fundamental Physics

The International Centre for Fundamental Physics Master’s program enables students to:

• Benefit from comprehensive, diversified training in theoretical and experimental fundamental physics
• Acquire knowledge in various fields including high-energy physics, statistical physics, quantum optics, solid-state physics, soft-matter physics, physical mechanics and biophysics
• Prepare for a Ph.D. in fundamental physics based on a generalist approach.

Career

On graduation, students will be equipped to:

• Further their education by entering a Ph.D. program in fundamental or applied physics.
• Build a career in research or research & development in the higher education system or a public research institute.
• Work in the private sector e.g. research engineer in a company requiring high-level scientific knowledge or using methodology inspired by the scientific domains.
• Teach in higher and secondary education.