Which of the four specialisations suits you best?
Before the start of your Master’s in Applied Physics, you will choose a specialisation. This way, by personalising your programme, you get to develop your own expertise. We offer you different kinds of specialisations. Your choice determines which courses you will take and the type of research you will be involved in during your master’s thesis.
Applied NanophotonicsIn today’s world, it is hard to think of industries that do not rely on optics and photonics in one way or another. Whether we are talking about the IT, automotive, biomedical, aerospace, energy, or financial sector: they are all using optical sensors, detectors, microchips, and other optical applications. In the specialisation in Applied Nanophotonics you will immerse yourself in the field of optics and photonics and learn to study and control the behaviour of photons (particles of light) in structures and devices on the nanometer scale, like microchips or sensors.
2 yearsFull-time
Materials ScienceAdvancements in industries rely heavily on breakthroughs in materials science. Imagine smartphones with longer battery life, energy-efficient AI chips, and materials for quantum computers. Or superconductors that enable higher-resolution imaging in MRI scanners or more efficient windmills. Or what about new solar panels that are better at capturing sunlight? In the specialisation ‘Materials Science’, you will study the fundamental principles of physics underlying the properties, structure and behaviour of materials and help you to contribute to innovations in a wide range of industries – from the energy transition to tomorrow’s chips.
2 yearsFull-time
Physics of FluidsWater flowing from the tap, the rush of air around a speeding car, the circulation of blood in our bodies. We may not always realise it, but fluid dynamics is all around us. Moreover, it plays a vital role in finding solutions to major societal and industrial challenges, in areas like healthcare, climate change, energy, high-tech manufacturing, astronautics, agriculture and food production, and much more. The specialisation in Physics of Fluids will deepen your understanding of the behaviour of fluids (moving liquids, gases, particles) and how you can control this.
2 yearsFull-time
Quantum PhysicsIn today’s world, quantum physics has become a crucial area for both scientific discovery and technological progress. Especially since advances in the field of nanotechnology enable us to explore and manipulate quantum phenomena with greater precision. Can big data security issues be resolved with quantum cryptography? And could quantum computing help to achieve breakthroughs in medicine? If you want to gain a profound understanding of quantum mechanics and discover its potential for our society, the specialisation in Quantum Physics is the right choice for you.
2 yearsFull-time