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Master Year 2 High Energy Physics

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

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.

Applications and admission dates

Coordinators

Thomas Mueller 

Pascal Paganini

Program office

Mylène Picot

General enquiries

master-admission@ip-paris.fr

Description

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

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.

Applications and admission dates

Coordinators

Thomas Mueller 

Pascal Paganini

Program office

Mylène Picot

General enquiries

master-admission@ip-paris.fr