M1 Large Scale Accelerators and Lasers - Erasmus Mundus Lascala
The LASCALA master aims at training experts in the most advanced experimental and theoretical tools and concepts in accelerators, high power lasers and associated advanced sources, as well as in their applications for science and society. The LASCALA master was created in the frame of the European university alliance for Global Health - EUGLOH, coordinated by Paris-Saclay University, with Lund University, Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Szeged as partners. The students will be ready to develop innovative ideas and enterprises related to large scale facilities. This course addresses an increasing demand for highly skilled scientists and engineers ready to contribute to this adventure and enter the job market with solid skills.
The programme includes classes, tutorials, project- and research-based trainings. Students will take advantage of seminars by international speakers, up-to-date technology demonstrations, as well as visits and practices on large scale facilities (e.g. Synchrotron SOLEIL, Pettawatt laser APOLLON, Proton Therapy Centre of Orsay, Lund Laser Centre, MaxIV synchrotron, ELI-ALPS laser facility, SPARC particle accelerator, FLAME multiterrawatt laser, CERN, etc.).
Students must complete their training with a 6-month internship in the academic sector or in the industry.
An intensive summer school also fosters the students' entrepreneurial skills including economy management, communication, patent law, and technology transfer courses so they can face the job market.
The strong partnership with SMEs and research & innovation centres allows the students to strengthen their professional skills and build their international network.
The medium of instruction is English.
Scholarships are available. Look the website for precise dates: https://master-lascala.eu/
Mobility
This master includes compulsory mobility. Students must attend at least 2 countries (different from their country of residence).
They may create their own master’s programme by choosing among different options:
- Semester 1: Paris-Saclay University (France)
- Semester 2: Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) or Lund University (Sweden)
- Semester 3: Paris-Saclay University (France) or Szeged University (Hungary)
- Semester 4: 6-month internship in academia or private companies.
Additional information
Diploma
At the end of the two years, LASCALA students will get a double or multiple diploma built on the following accredited national master degrees :
- Master in Physics of Paris-Saclay University
- Master in Photonics of Lund University
- Master in Physics of Szeged University
- Master in Physics of La Sapienza University
For example, a student who studied the first semester at Paris-Saclay University, the second semester at Lund University and the third semester at Szeged University, will get the three master’s degrees from those universities. 1 academic semester = 1 diploma !
Indicative calendar:
- November: opening of the applications
- Mid-February: deadline for the scholarships
- End of March: communication of the results for scholarship (by email)
- End of May : deadline for self-financed admissions
- End of June : communication of the results for self-financed (by email)
- Lectures start : beginning of september
Look the website for precise dates: https://master-lascala.eu/
Course partner(s)
Companies and start-ups
- Thales (France) https://www.thalesgroup.com/en
- Amplitude (France) https://amplitude-laser.com/
- Research Instruments (Germany) https://research-instruments.de/
Research centers and large scale facilities
- SOLEIL (France) https://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en
- Frascati National Laboratory (Italy) http://w3.lnf.infn.it/?lang=en
- ELI (Hungary) https://www.eli-alps.hu/
- European Spallation Source (Sweden) https://europeanspallationsource.se/
- Laserlab Europe (European consortium) https://www.laserlab-europe.eu/
- MAX IV Laboratory (Sweden) https://www.maxiv.lu.se
Non-European partner institutions
- Princeton University (USA) https://web.astro.princeton.edu/
- Weizmann Institute (Israel) https://www.weizmann.ac.il/pages/
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
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| Atoms, Molecules, Optics | 5 | |||||||||
| European history of science (EHS) | 3 | |||||||||
| Experience in laboratories (large scale facilities at Paris-Saclay) | 6 | |||||||||
| Mathematical and statistical methods, from big data to relevant information | 3 | |||||||||
| Nuclei | 3.5 | |||||||||
| Particles | 3.5 | |||||||||
| Quantum solid State Physics | 8 | |||||||||
| Summer school - University of Genoa, Italy | 3 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasers | 2.5 | |||||||||
| Plasma, Physics and Application | 6 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
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| Detectors and accelerators in particle physics | 6 | |||||||||
| Particle Physics | 6 | |||||||||
| Physics laboratory in Frascati | 9 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser fundamental | 6 | |||||||||
| Medical Applications of Physics | 6 | |||||||||
| Methods in experimental particle physics | 6 | |||||||||
| Optics | 6 | |||||||||
| Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion | 6 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Optics and lasers | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Optoelectronics and optical communications | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerators and free electron lasers | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Biophotonics | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Electro dynamics | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Light matter interaction | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Modern X-Ray physics, diffraction and imaging | 7.5 | |||||||||
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Motivation letter.
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All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
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Certificate of English level.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
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Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.
Deadlines, results and academic calendar 2023/2024
- Opening of the applications: 1 November 2023
- Closing date for scholarship applications: 25 February 2024
- End of March: communication of the results for scholarship (by email)
- Closing date for self-funded applications: 15 May 2024
- End of June : communication of the results for self-financed (by email)
- Lectures start : beginning of september 2024
Please, note that applications must be submitted directly on the LASCALA website: https://master-lascala.eu/
Admission criteria
The academic year within the LASCALA master starts at the very beginning of September. In order to be able to join us in September, applicants should at least graduate at the end of the academic year (e.g. June, July or August). The proof of the Bachelor degree (diploma or certificate) will be required for enrolment at the university.
Applicants should have or should be in process to get a Bachelor degree in Physics (basic or applied physics), engineering and related topics (optics, nuclear, photonics,…), corresponding to 180 ECTS, at the time of the application.
PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible.