Master Year 2 Optical Networks and Photonic Systems
| Year | Master Year 2 |
| Program | Optical Networks and Photonic Systems |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Industry and Research |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Pursue a secure and successful career in industry and research
Asset n°2
Gain practical experience through an internship and substantial laboratory work
Asset n°3
Benefit from courses given by renowned faculty members and world-class industry experts
This second-year Master’s program aims to train engineers and researchers to meet current challenges relating to optical networks and photonic systems. It offers students the opportunity to design optical communication systems suited to given constraints and required applications. It also covers design cross-layer optical network architectures from physical to higher network layers.
Students will learn how to select optical components according to their performance for current and future solutions. They will then design the photonic devices needed for optical data processing and transport in future networks. The first semester encompasses core courses given by renowned faculty members and world-class industry experts. During the second semester, students will complete an internship to gain practical experience.
Objectives
This second-year Master’s program allow students to:
- Gain an advanced vertical knowledge about optical communications: device physics, optical transmission, networking, information theory and digital signal processing
- Apply open knowledge from optical communications to other photonic applications
- Gain practical experience with substantial laboratory work across all topics
- Prepare for a career in research or industry
After obtaining their Master’s degree, students will be well equipped for a career in research or industry:
- A strong need for expertise in optical solutions in the information technology industry and academic research institutes
- A wide range of applications in various industry sectors including health, bioscience, energy, fabrication technologies and the environment
Core Courses
|
Digital Information Processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Optical Networks |
40h 4 ECTS English |
|
Optical Information Propagation and Point-to-Point Transmission Systems |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Optoelectronic Devices |
40h 4 ECTS English |
|
Photonic Systems Towards Other Applications |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Error-Correcting Codes and Coded Modulations Applied to Optical Communications |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Future Trends in Optical Networks |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Advanced and Next-Generation Optical Transmission Systems |
20h 2 ECTS English |
Elective courses
Choose 2 courses among the 3 courses below
|
Refresher: Digital Communications |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Refresher: Communication Networks |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Refresher: Physics of Optoelectronic Devices |
20h 2 ECTS English |
Choose 1 courses among the 2 courses below
|
Nanophotonics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Photonic Integration Functions |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Internship
Internship of minimum 17 weeks
30 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Strong background (at the level of 1st year of Master) in at least one, preferably two of the relevant topics:
- Information Theory & Digital Communications
- Semiconductor Device Physics
- Networking.
- Basic level in Math (Differential Equations, Fourier/Spectral Analysis, Statistics…) and Physics (Maxwell’s Equations, Optics and Wave Propagation…)
Language prerequisites
- English
- Certificate demonstrating B2 English level (compulsory for non-English speakers)
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
Contact Master's team
Coordinator
Program office
General enquiries
This second-year Master’s program aims to train engineers and researchers to meet current challenges relating to optical networks and photonic systems. It offers students the opportunity to design optical communication systems suited to given constraints and required applications. It also covers design cross-layer optical network architectures from physical to higher network layers.
Students will learn how to select optical components according to their performance for current and future solutions. They will then design the photonic devices needed for optical data processing and transport in future networks. The first semester encompasses core courses given by renowned faculty members and world-class industry experts. During the second semester, students will complete an internship to gain practical experience.
Objectives
This second-year Master’s program allow students to:
- Gain an advanced vertical knowledge about optical communications: device physics, optical transmission, networking, information theory and digital signal processing
- Apply open knowledge from optical communications to other photonic applications
- Gain practical experience with substantial laboratory work across all topics
- Prepare for a career in research or industry
After obtaining their Master’s degree, students will be well equipped for a career in research or industry:
- A strong need for expertise in optical solutions in the information technology industry and academic research institutes
- A wide range of applications in various industry sectors including health, bioscience, energy, fabrication technologies and the environment
Core Courses
|
Digital Information Processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Optical Networks |
40h 4 ECTS English |
|
Optical Information Propagation and Point-to-Point Transmission Systems |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Optoelectronic Devices |
40h 4 ECTS English |
|
Photonic Systems Towards Other Applications |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Error-Correcting Codes and Coded Modulations Applied to Optical Communications |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Future Trends in Optical Networks |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Advanced and Next-Generation Optical Transmission Systems |
20h 2 ECTS English |
Elective courses
Choose 2 courses among the 3 courses below
|
Refresher: Digital Communications |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Refresher: Communication Networks |
20h 2 ECTS English |
|
Refresher: Physics of Optoelectronic Devices |
20h 2 ECTS English |
Choose 1 courses among the 2 courses below
|
Nanophotonics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Photonic Integration Functions |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Internship
Internship of minimum 17 weeks
30 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Strong background (at the level of 1st year of Master) in at least one, preferably two of the relevant topics:
- Information Theory & Digital Communications
- Semiconductor Device Physics
- Networking.
- Basic level in Math (Differential Equations, Fourier/Spectral Analysis, Statistics…) and Physics (Maxwell’s Equations, Optics and Wave Propagation…)
Language prerequisites
- English
- Certificate demonstrating B2 English level (compulsory for non-English speakers)
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
Contact Master's team
Coordinator
Program office
General enquiries