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Master Year 2 Quantum devices

Master Year 2 Quantum devices
Year

Master Year 2

Program

Quantum devices

ECTS Credits

60

Language

English

Orientation

Industry and Research

Location

Palaiseau Campus, Université Paris-Diderot

Course duration

12 months, full time

Course start

September

Degree awarded

Master’s degree

WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?

Asset n° 1

Benefit from courses delivered by high-level scientists from Ile de France laboratories specializing in quantum devices

Asset n°2

Interact with prominent research teams, discover laboratories through guided tours and conduct experimental studies and a research project

Asset n°3

Open up an array of opportunities after graduation in both academia and industry

In the field of quantum devices and nanotechnologies, the boundaries between physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and molecular medicine blur. Fundamental and applied research in each discipline enriches the others: theoretical advances are accompanied by progress in material science (synthesizing new materials and controlling elaboration) and by developing new experimental techniques e.g. near field microscopy and electron microscopy techniques.

These advances have had important consequences in fundamental physics. Today, we are able to observe and manipulate single atoms and conceive quantum devices: semiconductor sources and detectors, molecular transistors, superconducting circuits for quantum information, hard disks based on giant magnetoresistance and DNA chips.

The Quantum Devices Master’s program introduces students to this rich field and equips them to make their own contributions in academic or industrial research.

Objectives

This Master’s program enables students to:

  • Acquire a high level of theoretical and experimental knowledge in different kinds of quantum phenomena with an emphasis on quantum devices and nanotechnologies
  • Receive state-of-the-art training in nanofabrication and nanocharacterizing including access to cleanroom facilities and a dedicated nanoscience teaching platform

On graduating, students will be equipped for an academic career in universities or major research organisations (CNRS, CEA, IN2P3), or to carry out applied research in an industrial environment.

Electrons and phonons in nanostructures

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum theory of light

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Advanced solid state physics

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Photonic quantum devices

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Electronic quantum devices

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

2D materials

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Imaging nano-objects

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Experimental projects on nanosciences

6 ECTS

English

 

Visit to Labs

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum computing

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum information

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Nanomagnetism and Spintronics

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Functionals Materials

20h

3 ECTS

English

Mandatory 4-months internship and research project corresponding to 18 ECTS

Admission requirements

Academic prerequisites

  • Completion of the first year of a Master with highest honors at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
  • Applicants must present a personal project coherent with the philosophy of the Physics by Research Master - applicants are advised to contact faculty members in their field of study well ahead of the application deadline with a statement on their scientific interests to coordinate their proposed study program
  • Due to the highly selective nature of the program, applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to one of the topical Master tracks at Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Language prerequisites

  • English
  • Working knowledge of French will enhance the range of options available

How to apply

Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:

  • Transcript
  • Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
  • CV/resume
  • Statement of purpose

You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.

Fees and scholarships

Fees for 2023-2024 are :

  • EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
  • Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
  • Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
  • Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs

Find out more about scholarships

Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year. 

Applications and admission dates

Coordinator

Silke Biermann

Program office

Mylène Picot

General enquiries

master-admission@ip-paris.fr

Description

In the field of quantum devices and nanotechnologies, the boundaries between physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and molecular medicine blur. Fundamental and applied research in each discipline enriches the others: theoretical advances are accompanied by progress in material science (synthesizing new materials and controlling elaboration) and by developing new experimental techniques e.g. near field microscopy and electron microscopy techniques.

These advances have had important consequences in fundamental physics. Today, we are able to observe and manipulate single atoms and conceive quantum devices: semiconductor sources and detectors, molecular transistors, superconducting circuits for quantum information, hard disks based on giant magnetoresistance and DNA chips.

The Quantum Devices Master’s program introduces students to this rich field and equips them to make their own contributions in academic or industrial research.

Objectives

This Master’s program enables students to:

  • Acquire a high level of theoretical and experimental knowledge in different kinds of quantum phenomena with an emphasis on quantum devices and nanotechnologies
  • Receive state-of-the-art training in nanofabrication and nanocharacterizing including access to cleanroom facilities and a dedicated nanoscience teaching platform

On graduating, students will be equipped for an academic career in universities or major research organisations (CNRS, CEA, IN2P3), or to carry out applied research in an industrial environment.

Electrons and phonons in nanostructures

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum theory of light

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Advanced solid state physics

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Photonic quantum devices

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Electronic quantum devices

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

2D materials

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Imaging nano-objects

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Experimental projects on nanosciences

6 ECTS

English

 

Visit to Labs

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum computing

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Quantum information

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Nanomagnetism and Spintronics

20h

3 ECTS

English

 

Functionals Materials

20h

3 ECTS

English

Mandatory 4-months internship and research project corresponding to 18 ECTS

Admission requirements

Academic prerequisites

  • Completion of the first year of a Master with highest honors at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
  • Applicants must present a personal project coherent with the philosophy of the Physics by Research Master - applicants are advised to contact faculty members in their field of study well ahead of the application deadline with a statement on their scientific interests to coordinate their proposed study program
  • Due to the highly selective nature of the program, applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to one of the topical Master tracks at Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Language prerequisites

  • English
  • Working knowledge of French will enhance the range of options available

How to apply

Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:

  • Transcript
  • Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
  • CV/resume
  • Statement of purpose

You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.

Fees and scholarships

Fees for 2023-2024 are :

  • EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
  • Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
  • Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
  • Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs

Find out more about scholarships

Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year. 

Applications and admission dates

Coordinator

Silke Biermann

Program office

Mylène Picot

General enquiries

master-admission@ip-paris.fr