Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in Applied Mathematics and Physics is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines fundamental preparation in general and theoretical physics, mathematics, and modern physics. The program focuses on practical applications of research skills and analytical abilities, including adapting physical models and software packages to specific tasks.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Language of Instruction: Russian
• Program Director: Alexey Alexandrovich Tishchenko

Curriculum

The program includes a range of key disciplines, such as:

• Metamaterials and plasmonics
• Theoretical nanophotonics
• Elements of quantum and nonlinear optics
• Coherent phenomena in electrodynamics
• Quantum mechanics
• Field theory
• Statistical physics
• Solid-state physics
• Macroscopic electrodynamics
• Quantum field theory
• Quantum scattering theory
• Theory of superstrong fields
• Fundamental interactions
• Equations of mathematical physics
• Mathematical foundations of synergetics: oscillations and waves, chaos and structures
• Numerical methods in solving physical problems
• Wolfram Mathematica for scientific calculations
• Python in modeling and data processing
• Modeling by the Monte Carlo method
• C++ language in photonics tasks
• Artificial intelligence in physical modeling

Research Areas

The program is associated with several prospective scientific areas, including:

• Emphasis on fundamental knowledge
• Modern science areas: photonics, new materials, new radiation sources
• Two educational trajectories (elective disciplines from the third year): photonics and new materials
• Several programming languages (C++, Python, etc.)
• Basics of working with modern computer modeling packages (Comsol, Wolfram, Geant4, CST, etc.)
• Training on real electrodynamics tasks

Career Opportunities

After completing the program, graduates can pursue careers in:

• Academic careers
• Research organizations
• Real sector economy organizations
• Mega-science installations
• High-tech business
• Pedagogical activities

Potential Job Roles

Graduates can work as:

• Researcher (R&D)
• Teacher (universities, lyceums)
• Programmer (commercial companies)
• Engineer (enterprises)
• Designer-technologist of new materials (enterprises)
• Developer of integrated optics (research centers, commercial companies)
• Engineer-developer (research centers, commercial companies)