In this programme option, you will pursue both fundamental and more advanced topics related to condensed matter and materials physics. The programme option gives you the opportunity to choose the topics in condensed matter physics that you find most exciting, through a broad selection of subject areas and research tasks. You can choose a specialisation towards a theoretical, computational, or experimental direction.
Typical topics
This study option offers a wide range of master projects on selected topics within four main areas of condensed matter physics: statistical physics of complex systems, low-energy quantum physics, and materials physics including semiconductor physics, structure physics and material science.
Experimental project
A typical experimental project will teach you modern, advanced instruments for studying complex phenomena, develop materials and analyse them. You will also learn how to process experimental data, differentiate between valid and invalid conclusions, and present the results in an understandable way both orally and in writing.
Theoretical projects
If you choose a theoretical project, you will get an introduction to research with systematic use of theories and models in physics problems. You will learn about the connection between the theories and continue working on their expansion. Later, you will also use them to make specific predictions of physical phenomena. Some calculations can be done analytically, while most of the problems require extended use of programming and numerical computational methods.
Methods
Through working on the master thesis, you will learn fundamental scientific methods. You will learn to work independently with a project of your own, and you will get training in how to make a clear, structured, and lucid written presentation.
You can find a common description of learning objectives and learning outcomes on the programme's main page for Learning outcomes.