Master Year 2 High Energy Physics
Year | Master Year 2 |
Program | High Energy Physics |
ECTS Credits | 60 |
Language | English |
Orientation | 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 PhD
Asset n°2
Gain advanced knowledge in theoretical and experimental high-energy physics
Asset n°3
Strengthen your research skills through a Master’s thesis
High-energy physics is devoted to the study of elementary blocks of matter and associated forces. This relies on particle collider experiments at very high energy or very large beam intensities, as well as highly sensitive detectors. These experimental devices give access to the laws of physics at very short distances. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), launched in September 2008 at CERN, is the most spectacular example to date. The theoretical description of the laws of nature is based on mathematical theories characterized by their intrinsic simplicity and predictive power, and which incorporate the symmetries of physical phenomena.
The High-Energy Physics Master’s program offers comprehensive theoretical and experimental training in high-energy physics covering a wide range of fields and applications: particle physics, astroparticle physics, standard model of electroweak interactions and its extensions, strong interactions and quantum chromodynamics, tools and methods in experimental physics, general relativity, string theory and cosmology.
The second year of the Master’s program enables students to acquire advanced knowledge and build their research skills. The program offers an international track leading to a dual degree from two prestigious institutions, Institut Polytechnique de Paris and ETH Zürich. This dual degree curriculum has a common design drawing on a selection of courses from the two institutions.
Objectives
The two-year High Energy Physics Master’s program aims to:
- Provide students with coherent theoretical and experimental training in high energy physics addressing a broad spectrum of fields and applications: particle physics, astroparticle physics, standard model of electroweak interactions and its extensions, strong interactions and quantum chromodynamics, tools and methods in experimental physics, general relativity, string theory and cosmology
- Provide students with supervision from research professors recognized in their field of research
- Master the following knowledge and skills:
- fundamental knowledge and understanding of high energy physics
- knowledge of standard methods and techniques
- in-depth knowledge in at least one advanced field of research: theoretical physics or experimental physics
- in-depth awareness of the interfaces between their field of specialization and other disciplines, in part, through interdisciplinary projects
- On graduation, students will be in a position to start a doctoral thesis or independent research activity in theoretical physics or experimental physics
On graduation, students will be equipped to pursue a PhD, paving the way for a career as a researcher in academia or industry.
Common courses
Mandatory courses for students who have not followed these courses during the first year of the Master
Electroweak interactions |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum chromodynamics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Methods of statistical analysis and simulation |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Experiments and detector physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum field theory 2 |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Options
Cosmology |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum field theory 3 |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Hadron collider physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Neutrino physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Astroparticles and astrophysics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Aspects of Beyond the Standard Model physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Physics of future lepton colliders |
16h 2 ECTS English |
Gravitational waves |
16h 2 ECTS English |
Option
String theory |
32h 4 ECTS English |
Master’s thesis (mandatory), at least 4 months, recommended 5-6 months - 30 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Master in physics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France (engineering school) or abroad.
All students must
- Have excellent academic records in fundamental physics and mathematics
- Have validated courses similar to those in the Master Year 1 in High Energy Physics
Language prerequisites
- English is mandatory
- Notions of French are highly desirable.
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
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
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High-energy physics is devoted to the study of elementary blocks of matter and associated forces. This relies on particle collider experiments at very high energy or very large beam intensities, as well as highly sensitive detectors. These experimental devices give access to the laws of physics at very short distances. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), launched in September 2008 at CERN, is the most spectacular example to date. The theoretical description of the laws of nature is based on mathematical theories characterized by their intrinsic simplicity and predictive power, and which incorporate the symmetries of physical phenomena.
The High-Energy Physics Master’s program offers comprehensive theoretical and experimental training in high-energy physics covering a wide range of fields and applications: particle physics, astroparticle physics, standard model of electroweak interactions and its extensions, strong interactions and quantum chromodynamics, tools and methods in experimental physics, general relativity, string theory and cosmology.
The second year of the Master’s program enables students to acquire advanced knowledge and build their research skills. The program offers an international track leading to a dual degree from two prestigious institutions, Institut Polytechnique de Paris and ETH Zürich. This dual degree curriculum has a common design drawing on a selection of courses from the two institutions.
Objectives
The two-year High Energy Physics Master’s program aims to:
- Provide students with coherent theoretical and experimental training in high energy physics addressing a broad spectrum of fields and applications: particle physics, astroparticle physics, standard model of electroweak interactions and its extensions, strong interactions and quantum chromodynamics, tools and methods in experimental physics, general relativity, string theory and cosmology
- Provide students with supervision from research professors recognized in their field of research
- Master the following knowledge and skills:
- fundamental knowledge and understanding of high energy physics
- knowledge of standard methods and techniques
- in-depth knowledge in at least one advanced field of research: theoretical physics or experimental physics
- in-depth awareness of the interfaces between their field of specialization and other disciplines, in part, through interdisciplinary projects
- On graduation, students will be in a position to start a doctoral thesis or independent research activity in theoretical physics or experimental physics
On graduation, students will be equipped to pursue a PhD, paving the way for a career as a researcher in academia or industry.
Common courses
Mandatory courses for students who have not followed these courses during the first year of the Master
Electroweak interactions |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum chromodynamics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Methods of statistical analysis and simulation |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Experiments and detector physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum field theory 2 |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Options
Cosmology |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Quantum field theory 3 |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Hadron collider physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Neutrino physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Astroparticles and astrophysics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Aspects of Beyond the Standard Model physics |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Physics of future lepton colliders |
16h 2 ECTS English |
Gravitational waves |
16h 2 ECTS English |
Option
String theory |
32h 4 ECTS English |
Master’s thesis (mandatory), at least 4 months, recommended 5-6 months - 30 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Master in physics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France (engineering school) or abroad.
All students must
- Have excellent academic records in fundamental physics and mathematics
- Have validated courses similar to those in the Master Year 1 in High Energy Physics
Language prerequisites
- English is mandatory
- Notions of French are highly desirable.
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
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.