MOSCOW INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY (STATE UNIVERSITY) INTERNATIONAL MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMMES PHYSICS OF NANOSTRUCTURES
About The programme provides students with knowledge of the latest fundamental and applied research in condensed matter nanophysics and light-matter interactions at nanoscale. The curriculum includes both fundamental and applied nanophysics-oriented courses, revealing the basic physical principles underlying nanoscale phenomena as well as describing specific applications of these principles in nanoelectronic and nanooptic devices.
Key Advantages First-year lecture courses provide general student training in theoretical and experimental physics and advanced mathematics. Much of the training at this stage is based on the globally recognized MIPT basic physics teaching practices. Second-year lecture courses focus on optics and solid-state physics of nanostructures, including modern advances in related topics, and provide students with knowledge central to both fundamental and applied science. Lectures on physics of nanostructures are given by top-level researchers intensively working in related fields and have extensive teaching experience. Students will have the opportunity to work on their research projects at leading MIPT labs, including the Laboratory of Topological Quantum Phenomena in Superconducting Structures, the Laboratory of Artificial Quantum Systems, the Laboratory of Nanooptics and Plasmonics, the Laboratory of Quantum Nanostructures, and the Laboratory of Terahertz Spectroscopy. Students will work on their research projects under the supervision of top-level researchers.
Teaching Methods The programme is based around lectures, tutorials, and hands-on lab work. In preparation for their research projects, students will obtain in-depth knowledge and practical skills within the chosen research area.
Syllabus General courses: Quantum Mechanics Introduction to Solid-state Physics Mathematical Physics Electrodynamics of Solids Introduction to Statistical Physics Physics Labs on Electromagnetic Phenomena and Optics Physics of Lasers Light-Matter Interactions High-Frequency Electrodynamics of Solids
Syllabus Courses on Physics of Nanostructures: Integrated Nanophotonics Metamaterials and Plasmonics Experimental Physics of Microwaves and Nanomaterials Computational Nanophysics Transport in Mesoscopic Systems Quantum Phenomena in Nanosystems Physics of Semiconductor Nanodevices Physics of Noise and Correlations
Programme Partners University of Twente (Netherlands)
How to Apply Application deadlines: Early admissions deadline: May 15, 2015 Regular admissions deadline: June 01, 2015 Reply deadline for early admissions students: July 01, 2015 Reply deadline for regular admissions students: July 15, 2015 Required documents: Passport (scanned copy) Diploma(s) and official academic transcript of records (scanned copy) (*applicants who are yet to be awarded a Bachelor s degree at the time of application only need to submit an official transcript) Resume (include academic awards, results of academic competitions, scientific publications) Statement of Purpose 2 Letters of Recommendation Certificate of Language Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL) (scanned copy). Recommended level - B2 All documents should be submitted in English or Russian to the Department of International Affairs by email: programmes.eng@mail.ru Fees and funding: Full-tuition government scholarships available (early application recommended) Standard tuition fee: 190,000 RUR per annum Accommodation costs: Between 600 and 1,300 RUR per month Medical insurance: Free for students receiving full-tuition scholarships 7,000 RUR per annum How it works: You will receive a letter with further instructions within a week after your documents are accepted.
How to Apply Specific programme requirements: bachelor degree in Physics or related bachelor degree. a proof of good knowledge in fundamentals of physics including machanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, optics, quantum phenomena (it is recommended for a candidate to have passed exams for at least 40 ECTS credits); mathematics including linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations (at least 25 ECTS credits are expected); and knowledge of a high-level programming language.
Programme Coordinator Alexey Shcherbakov +7 903 503 67 00 alex.shcherbakov@phystech.edu