Program Overview

Master's Program in Physics - Paris Physics Master Track

The Paris Physics Master is a new Master's track in Physics taught in English, supported by two universities in Paris: Sorbonne Universitķ and Universitķ Paris Citķ. The first year proposes a demanding and broad formation in fundamental, experimental, and numerical physics. All the main topics of physics are addressed during the first year.

Program Structure

• The program is divided into two semesters.
• Each semester offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of physics.

First Semester Courses

• Quantum Mechanics (MU4PYA01): Acquire the basics of advanced mechanics with a twist towards modern topics such as quantum computation.
  • Prerequisites: At least an introductory BSc level course in Quantum Mechanics.
• Statistical Physics (MU4PYA02): Basic conceptual aspects of statistical physics and applications.
  • Prerequisites: Mandatory - Calculus, Newtonian mechanics, Basics of thermodynamics. Useful - Basics of analytical mechanics, Elements of probability theory, Basics of quantum mechanics.
• Numerical Methods for Physics (MU4PYA03): Acquire a basic knowledge of computational methods to solve physics problems.
  • Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computer programming, some knowledge of Python would be useful.
• Macroscopic Complex Systems (MU4PYA04): Study of complex fluids based on microscopic and macroscopic points of view.
  • Prerequisites: Calculus, Vector operators, Newtonian mechanics, Basics of electrostatics. Useful - Basics of statistical thermodynamics.
• Physicists Tournament (MU4PYA05):
  • No prerequisites or description provided.

Second Semester Courses

• Nuclear Particle Physics (MU4PYA08): Introductory and basic knowledge of the theory of nuclear and particle physics.
  • Prerequisites: Good level in quantum mechanics, special relativity.
• Astrophysics Cosmology (MU4PYA09): Introduction to astrophysics and cosmology.
  • Prerequisites: General Physics - classical mechanics, thermodynamics, basic fluid mechanics, quantum physics, statistical physics.
• Atom Molecular Physics (MU4PYA10): Basic knowledge for understanding the structure and properties of isolated atoms and molecules.
  • Prerequisites: Quantum Mechanics - Hamiltonian, Eigenvalues and Eigenstates, Angular Momentum Coupling, Particle in a central Field, Time-Independent Perturbation Theory, Identical Particles.
• Condensed Matter (MU4PYA11): Link between microscopic properties of solids and macroscopic physical phenomena.
  • Prerequisites: Quantum physics - Schr÷dinger equation, vector spaces, harmonic oscillator. Statistical physics - Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions.
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics 2 (MU4PYA13):
  • No prerequisites or description provided.

Additional Information

• The courses are accessible to 4th year undergraduate exchange students provided they have the necessary prerequisites.
• All courses are taught in English, with an English level requirement of B2, and no test is required.
• The program offers a comprehensive education in physics, preparing students for advanced research or professional careers.