Quantum Photonics and Nanomaterials

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science

Our masters courses focus on some of the most exciting areas of modern physics. These one-year degrees reflect Sheffield’s outstanding expertise in these fast-moving subjects. They are designed to give you the research skills and scientific expertise to make new discoveries in fields where there are many mysteries left to be solved.

Course description

This masters by research course brings together the University of Sheffield’s expertise in quantum photonics and nanomaterials. There is a particular focus on the study of novel fundamental phenomena in condensed matter systems as well as applications in quantum information processing, photovoltaics and optoelectronics.

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Modules

Core modules

Optical Properties of Solids
Advanced Electromagnetism
Semiconductor
Physics and Technology
Research Skills in Physics
Solid State Physics
Research Project in Physics

Optional modules

Choose from a range including:

Biological Physics
Magnetic Resonance: Principles and Applications
Physics in an Enterprise Culture
Further Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
The Physics of Soft Condensed Matter
Statistical Physics

Teaching

One year individual programme of research. Taught material is complemented by a 12-month research project in one of our world-leading research groups.

Your training will cover optical experiments and fabrication of devices in our state-of-the-art laboratories as well as numerical methods and more.

Duration

1 year full-time

Entry requirements

A first-class undergraduate degree in physics or a related subject.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

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