Master of Science in Physics
Further courses are offered under the headings "Elective courses in physics" (PW) and "Seminars for physics students" (PS). If you are interested in one of these courses offered in German, you may ask the lecturer whether the course could be taught in English.
In addition, you might take elective courses (NW) in natural sciences (outside of physics), engineering and preclinical medicine. In addition, certain courses in economics, and psychology may be chosen.To complete the master's program you need to obtain 120 ECTS credit points within 4 semesters. This period can be extended by up to 2 semesters.
The obligatory requirements are
at least one advanced theory course (TV, 10 ECTS) at least one advanced experimental course (EV, 10 ECTS) two advanced lab or computational physics courses (WP, 10 ECTS) a physics seminar (PS, 5 ECTS)
a one-year research period comprising the master's thesis and physics seminar (FO, 60 ECTS).
The minimum requirements add up to 110 ECTS, The remainder can be fulfilled by TV, EV, PW or NW courses.
The abbreviations can be found in the course listings and refer to the examination regulations. The official version is available only in German For further questions please contact Prof. U. Katz
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Advanced theoretical physics 2: Solid state physics [TV-2, TFP-MAT] -
- Dozent/in:
- Michel Bockstedte
- Angaben:
- Vorlesung, 4 SWS, ECTS: 10, nur Fachstudium
- Termine:
- Di, Do, 10:00 - 12:00, HD
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WPF Ph-MA ab 1
PF PhM-MA ab 1
- Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:
- Learning goals and competences:
The students
aquire knowledge about the properties of solids and the related physical phenomena apply and extend their knowledge of quantum physics learn theoretical concepts and methods of many-body quantum physics learn principles of the electronic structure of solids acquire basic knowledge of electronic structure theory methods (e.g. density functional theory) and their application to solids are enabled to understand current topics of solid state physics and the scientific literature
- Inhalt:
- Content:
Structure of solids The solid as a many-body problem Separation of electronic and ionic motion Lattice dynamics: Phonons Electronic structure of solids: Electrons in a periodic potential, band structure, Hartree-Fock method, density functional theory Electron-electron interaction Electron-phonon interaction Magnetism
- Empfohlene Literatur:
- Literature:
U. Rössler, Solid State Theory: An Introduction G. Czycholl, Theoretische Festkörperphysik N.W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics L. Kantorovich, Quantum Theory of the Solid State: An Introduction C. Kittel, Quantum Theory of Solids J.M. Ziman, Principles of the theory of solids
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Advanced theoretical physics 2: Solid state physics (Exercise class) [TV-2, TFP-MAT] -
- Dozentinnen/Dozenten:
- Michel Bockstedte, Tutoren
- Angaben:
- Übung, 3 SWS, nur Fachstudium
- Termine:
- Do, 16:00 - 19:00, SR 00.732, SR 01.683, SR 02.779, SR 02.729
Do, 14:00 - 19:00, HH
Am 12.5.16 in HH von 16:00 bis 19:00 Uhr
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WPF Ph-MA ab 1
PF PhM-MA ab 1
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Advanced experimental physics: Particle and astroparticle physics [EV-B] -
- Dozent/in:
- Stefan Funk
- Angaben:
- Vorlesung, 4 SWS, ECTS: 10, nur Fachstudium
- Termine:
- Do, 12:00 - 14:00, HD
Fr, 12:00 - 14:00, HE
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WPF Ph-MA ab 1
- Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:
- Solid knowledge of the topics covered in EP-5 (Kern- und Teilchenphysik) is highly recommended.
- Inhalt:
- This lecture provides a deeper introduction into particle and astroparticle physics. It builds upon the competences and knowledge gained in EP-5.
Topics:
Introduction: particle zoo, interactions and exchange particles, relativistic kinematics, Feynman diagrams Covariant description of relativistic particles: Klein-Gordon equation, crossing symmetry, invariant amplitude and cross section, Fermi's Golden Rule Quantum electrodynamics of spin-less particles: covariant electrodynamics, photon propagator, Feynman rules, scattering cross section Quantum electrodynamics of spin-1/2 particles: Dirac equation, electron-muon scattering cross section, helicity conservation, electron-positron scattering Weak Interactions: charged-current interactions, V-A structure, parity violation, quark couplings and CP violation Physics of massive neutrinos: neutrino oscillations, mass hierarchy, double beta decay Towards the Standard Model of Particle Physics: neutral current interactions, weak isospin and hypercharge, electroweak unification The Higgs mechanism: gauge invariance, spontaneous symmetry breaking, Higgs couplings, Higgs production and decay Beyond the Standard Model: introduction to supersymmetry, Dark Matter
- Empfohlene Literatur:
- Christoph Berger: Elementarteilchenphysik (Springer)
Halzen&Martin: Quarks & Leptons, Wiley
Donald Perkins: Introduction to High Energy Physics (Oxford University Press)
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Advanced experimental physics: Particle and astroparticle physics (Excercise class) [EV-BU] -
- Dozentinnen/Dozenten:
- Stefan Funk, Marc Pfeifer
- Angaben:
- Übung, 3 SWS, nur Fachstudium
- Termine:
- Do, Fr, 14:00 - 16:00, HD
Fr, 14:00 - 16:00, SRTL (307), SRLP 0.179
Di, 12:00 - 14:00, HD
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WPF Ph-MA ab 1
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Quantum Gravity [QG] -
- Dozent/in:
- Thomas Thiemann
- Angaben:
- Vorlesung, 4 SWS, ECTS: 10
- Termine:
- Mi, 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:00, HD
Einzeltermine am 10.5.2016, 14:00 - 16:00, 18:00 - 20:00, HF
8.6.2016, 12:00 - 13:00, HD
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WF Ph-MA ab 1
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Stellar atmospheres [PW StAtm] -
- Dozent/in:
- Ulrich Heber
- Angaben:
- Vorlesung, 2 SWS, Schein, ECTS: 5, nur Fachstudium, Block lecture in combination with Seminar
- Termine:
- Blockveranstaltung 4.4.2016-13.4.2016 Mo-Fr, 10:00 - 12:30, Remeis-Sternwarte
Ort: Remeis-Sternwarte, Konferenzraum 2. Stock
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WF Ph-MA ab 1
- Inhalt:
- Introduction
Radiation quantities
Transport equation
Radiation and matter in equilibrium
discrete processes, line broadening
continous processes
non-LTE
Diffusion
Line formation and curve of growth
Quantitative spectral analysis techniques
computation of model atmospheres (numerical methods)
- Empfohlene Literatur:
- Grey, D.: 2008, The observation and Analysis of stellar photospheres, Cambridge University press
Robert Rutten: Introduction to Astrophysical radiative transfer
http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~rutte101/Introduction_Astrophysical.html
Robert Rutten: Radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres
http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~rutte101/Introduction_Astrophysical.html
D. Emerson: 1997, Interpreting Astronomical Spectra, Wiley
Hubeny and Mihalas: 2015, Theory of stellar atmospheres, Princeton University press
Koester,D. 1996, Stellar Astrophysics I: Stellar Atmospheres, Script, University of Kiel
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Labcourse: Optical Material and Systems [OMS/LAB] -
- Dozentinnen/Dozenten:
- Nicolas Joly, Angela M. Perez Castaneda, Julian Schuster
- Angaben:
- Praktikum, 2 SWS, Schein, ECTS: 2,5, nur Fachstudium
- Termine:
- Di, Do, 9:00 - 18:00, AOT-Praktikumslabor
Displayed times are just option. Actual time slots will be discussed in preliminary meeting (21st April, 16:15)
Vorbesprechung: Donnerstag, 21.4.2016, 16:15 - 17:45 Uhr, AOT-Kursraum
- Studienrichtungen / Studienfächer:
- WPF AOT-GL ab 2
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