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Master in Fundamental Physics and Applications
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Introduction
The Master's degree in Fundamental Physics and Applications (FPA) combines the requirements of a high-level research training in physics with those of a professional training. Three programs are proposed; Nanophysics (NP) and Universe and Particles (UP), which are strongly based on the research activities of Clermont-Ferrand laboratories, as well as an international course iMAPP (International Master of Advanced Methods in Particle Physics).
- The first year of the Master's degree is essentially common to the two courses NP and UP and offers courses in advanced general physics, which can serve as a basis for preparation for the competitive exam for the agrégation in Physical Sciences, Physics option. The courses are distinguished by an initiation to the corresponding disciplinary fields. The classroom courses are complemented by a minimum of 7-weeks internship in a company or research laboratory
- During the second year, each course offers classroom teaching and also includes a 5-months internship in a company or laboratory. The Master's degree also includes a set of courses dedicated to learning about "data sciences", offering the possibility of a degree Data Scientist delivered by UCA (University diploma)
Objectives
At the end of the first year of advanced general physics, the Master opens onto two M2 courses which are based on the research activities of the Photon axis of the Institut Pascal (Nanophysics course) and the research centers of the Clermont Physics Laboratory (Universe and Particles course). Each course offers a wide range of practical experiences and delivers professional skills. The international character of the training, in both its research and professional aspects, naturally opens up to a doctorate while allowing the integration of the industrial world in the field of industrial R&D. An international development council has been set up to ensure that the content and organization of the Master's program are in line with the objectives of the doctoral program and the jobs targeted at the end of the M2 program.
- Nanophysics
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The Nanophysics (NP) course is devoted to the physical properties of matter from the microscopic or even nanometric scale to the macroscopic scale. For this purpose, it is necessary to know and master the various methods of investigation and analysis of matter using probe beams such as charged particles (electrons, ions) or photons. Knowledge in the field of materials elaboration as well as applications in nanophotonics and sensors is provided. A module on the medical applications of ionizing radiation completes this high-level scientific and technological training. The NP course is co-sponsored by Ecole Polytech via its Physical Engineering department.
- Universe and Particles
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The Universe and Particles (UP) program offers training in particle physics and cosmology. It is based on the research activities of the site carried out in experimental particle physics collaborations, in particular those hosted by CERN, and in observational cosmology with the flagship experiment LSST. The program also includes courses related to statistical analysis, data mining and artificial intelligence methods that train students for the Data Scientist profession. These modules are open to continuing education.
- iMAPP
- Since September 2021, students can opt for the iMAPP pathway (International Master "Advanced Methods in Particle Physics"), a joint program (120 ECTS) between TU Dortmund, University of Bologna and UCA. This international Master has been selected in the European program Erasmus Mundus in 2022. The 1st semester is carried out at the University of Clermont Auvergne, the 2nd semester at the University of Dortmund, the 3rd semester in Bologna and the 4th semester is the internship in a laboratory or company. The complete information is provided here: https://imapp.eu
Places
Aubière
Person in charge of the academic program
- M. Julien DONINI
Email : julien.donini@uca.fr
Partnership
Research center
Admission
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Prerequisites for enrolment
Baccalauréat +3Prerequisites training
Candidates must have a degree in Physics, Physics and Chemistry or a double degree in Mathematics and Physics -
Conditions of applications
- Application to the Master in Fundamental Physics and Applications (FPA)
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- Required training :
Required recruitment level: +3 years after Bachelor
An examination of the candidates’ profile is carried out on the basis of the application file
- Application form: Mon Master
- Merit scholarship and application
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The Graduate Track for Mathematics and Physics offers excellence grants to its students, up to 4,000 euros per academic year.
As part of its educational development policy, the University of Clermont Auvergne has set up a financial aid scheme for students enrolled in the Graduate Track for Mathematics and Physics.
This support is awarded according to criteria of academic excellence, motivation and quality of the study project. The grants cover the first year of the Master's program as well as the first semester of the second year, until the beginning of the intership, for a total of 16 months.
How to apply?A specific application file must be prepared, in addition to the application file for the Master, which must contain the following elements:
- A curriculum vitae
- A letter of motivation presenting the study or research project and the reasons for your desire to come and study at the University of Clermont Auvergne in the framework of this program
- Transcripts of your Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma
- Two letters of support from teachers or people who have worked with you in an academic and/or scientific context
Program
Les informations ci-dessous sont données à titre indicatif et peuvent faire l'objet de mises à jour.First year
- Semester 1
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Universe & Particles (UP)
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Nanophysics (NP)Electromagnetism
EM optics
Magnetism
Projects
Quantum mechanics
Advanced methods
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Projects
Statistical Physics
Statistical Physics & Phase transitions
Hydrodynamics & Astrophysicsw
Deformable Solid Mechanics
Projects
Mathematics
Mathematics
Numerical methods9 ECTS
9 ECTS
9 ECTS
3 ECTSInternational Master of Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (iMAPP)
Quantum Field Theory, Gauge Theories & Quantum ChromoDynamics
Quantum Field Theory
Gauge Theories
Quantum ChromoDynamics
Fondations of the standard model of Particle Physics
Introduction to Particle Physics
Symmetries in Physics
Electroweak standard model (inc. flavour physics)
Programming and data analysis
Programming
Data structures and mining
Statistics and artificial intelligence
Statistics
Machine Learning
Option 1: Guest lectures on various topics (related to PP)
Option 2: UCA seminars on particle physics
Research internship (+ English skills)6 ECTS
9 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
6 ECTS - Semester 2
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Universe & Particles (UP)
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Nanophysics (NP)Experimental methods
Lab I: astrophysics
Lab II: Electronics (Arduino)
Lab III: Instrumentation (Rutherford, Landé factor,
radio astronomy, laser)
Physics of matter at different scales
Nuclear Physics
Solid state Physics
Projects: nuclear reactors and society, electronic
microscopy
Specialisation (elective module) choice:
Universe & Particles
Nanophotonics
Research internship (+ English skills)9 ECTS
9 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTSInternational Master of Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (iMAPP)
Theoretical particle physics
Experimental aspects of particle physics
Detector system in particle & medical physics
Option 1:
Electronics Lab. Course
Modern Particle Physics
Astroparticle Physics
Option 2:
Guest lectures on recent results (high energy physic)
TUDO seminars on particle physics6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ETCS
6 ETCS
6 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
Second year
- Semester 3
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Universe & Particles (UP)
Data Analysis & Statistics
Data Analysis with Python
Statistics
Detectors for HEP & Cosmology - Experimental projects
Detectors
Experimental projects
Symmetries & Particle Physics
Symmetries
Introduction to Particle Physics
Quantum Field Theory & Quantum ChromoDynamics
Quantum Fiel Theory
Quantum ChromoDynamics
Data Mining & ML
Data Mining
Machine Learning6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
Nanophysics (NP)
Professional Insertion & Project Supervision
Data Analysis & Statistics
Data Analysis with Pyhton
Statistics
Light-Matter Interaction & Symmetries
Light-Matter Interaction
Symmetries
Sensors
Numerical Simulations & Theoretical Modelling in Physics
Finite difference time domain
Spectral methods
Monte-Carlo methods
Finite element method
Nanostructures & Photonics-Plasmonics
Physics of nanostructures
Photonics-Plasmonics-Nano-Materials3 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
3 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
- Semester 4
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Universe & Particles (UP)
Electroweak Physics
QED (Quantum ElectroDynamics & Gauge Theories)
Electroweak Standard Model
Flavour Physics (Quarks and Leptons)
General Relativity & Cosmology
General Relativity
Cosmology
Research internship (+ English skills)6 ECTS
6 ECTS
18 ECTSNanophysics (NP)
Epitaxy & Interfaces
Epitaxy, Quantum methods in solids
Surfaces, interfaces
Exp. techniques of elaboration & analysis, seminars
Exp. techniques of elaboration & analysis
Seminars on Nanophysics
Research internship (+ English skills)6 ECTS
6 ECTS
18 ECTS
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Internships are mandatory in a company or laboratory:
- In 1st year: 7weeks minimum
- In 2nd year: 5-months minimum
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The Fundamental Physics and Applications field is based on international research activities. The 2nd year courses for both tracks are taught in English. Each course is based on close connections with partner universities in the world which offer privileged possibilities of internships in the 2nd year of the Master's program abroad.
What's next ?
Level of education obtained after completion
Year of highschool graduation
Bac +5Target skills
Target activities / attested skills
The Master's program offers many practical and experimental situations, to develop skills including the following aspects:
- Adapting a theoretical framework to describe a phenomenon in a formal and numerical way
- Leading an innovative scientific project and conducting it in a collaborative framework
- Drawing up a state of the art experiment in a scientific research field
- Communicating orally and writing in French and English in a scientific context
- Using abstraction skills to interpret a real phenomenon
- Mastering advanced mathematical tools for calculation and modeling in physics
- Developing an experimental protocol to solve a physical problem
Job opening
Business sector or job
Training by and for research, the Fundamental Physics and Applications specialization has a dual objective in terms of jobs and skills: academic research through the University thesis on the one hand, and jobs in teaching and industrial R&D on the other. These generic objectives are shared by the two courses. However, there are specific skills for each pathway:
- The courses related to numerical simulations in the Nanophysics program provide skills that are immediately transferable to industrial R&D careers
- About 100 hours in M2 Universe and Particles are devoted to courses related to statistical data analysis, data mining and artificial intelligence techniques. The aim is to open up new career opportunities as a data scientist.
Professional integration
Nanophysics:
Survey 2020_class of 2019: less than 1 year from graduation:
- 22% working
- 11% looking for an occupation
- 66% in PhD
Universe and Particles:
Survey 2020_class of 2019: less than 1 year from graduation:
- 12% looking for a job
- 88% in PhD