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M2 Laser Optics Matter

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  • Places available
    30
  • Language(s) of instruction
    French, English
Présentation
Objectives

From the beginning of the academic year 2021-22, the M2 LOM and the M2 Nanosciences merge to become the M2 QLMN : Quantum, Light, Materials and Nano Sciences.

The M2 QLMN offers a specialization through three programs:
- Light and Matter
- Condensed matter and its interface
- Nanodevices and Technologies
The M2 LOM, whose themes will be taken up by the program "Light and Matter" of the M2 QLMN, addresses the major areas of optics, light-matter interaction and properties of matter (atoms, molecules, solids, plasmas). It focuses on the nonlinear aspects of physics (lasers, nonlinear electromagnetism) and on the quantum properties of matter interacting with light.

The Master "Laser optical material" (LOM) addresses the major areas of optics, light-matter interaction and properties of matter (atoms, molecules, solids, plasmas). It focuses on the nonlinear aspects of physics (lasers, nonlinear electromagnetism) and on the quantum properties of matter interacting with light.

The program addresses both fundamental, theoretical and experimental aspects, and applications. The program is constructed on a common core (from September to December) to allow students to take in a second period (Jan-February) more specific elective courses in major areas such as ultra-intense lasers and X-ray sources, nanophotonics and optoelectronics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics, biophysics, imaging ... the second semester is devoted to an internship with a minimum duration of 4 months.

Location
ORSAY
PALAISEAU
Course Prerequisites

The required level is an M1 in Physics, or equivalent. This study path is open to 2nd-year engineering students who wish to do an M2 in their 3rd year. Addressing notions of fundamental physics, students will deepen their knowledge in the field of optics and on the properties of recording media. The programme is also open to international students who have already completed 2 semesters in equivalent studies abroad.

Skills
  • Understand and use specialised physics knowledge with the requisite scientific rigour.

  • Seek information and carry out research on a scientific issue by knowing how to identify relevant sources of information

  • Use conceptual, methodological, numerical, technical and practical skills and knowledge to model and solve problems in physics or related subjects.

  • Conceptualise, structure and independently conduct a project in physics and produce a critical analysis of the results.

  • Adapt to a new environment, work as a team and collaborate to achieve common goals.

  • Summarise and communicate effectively in two languages including English, in a manner adapted to the target audience.

Post-graduate profile

This study path prepares students for a wide variety of different jobs: most go on to doctoral programmes (fundamental or applied physics, interface between physics and other disciplines) to embark on research or research and development careers, or go into third-cycle teaching posts. Some will become executives in the private sector, while others will work as study or research engineers in public organisations. Yet others will work for companies that require high-level scientific knowledge and skills.

Career prospects
  • The programme is mainly intended to lead to a thesis, and 75% of students in this M2 go down this route. Over 200 Internship/thesis subjects are offered each year to students on the course.
  • The other main opening is in Research and Development (R&D) professions: development of lasers, design of optical instruments, image processing, security, microelectronics, telecommunications, materials for optics, large instruments, optoelectronics components and systems optoelectronics, etc. All these fields fall within the scope of the activities of large groups such as Thales, Sagem, ESSILOR, L'Oréal, Alcatel-Lucent, Saint Gobain, Quantel, STMicro, not to mention ONERA, CNES, CEA (Laser MegaJoule , LETI), and so on.
Collaboration(s)
Laboratories

Laboratoire Charles Fabry
Laboratoire Aimé Cotton
Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay
Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire
Laboratoire de physique des gaz et des plasmas
Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas
Laboratoire Matériaux Optiques, Photonique et Systèmes
Laboratoire de Physique Théorique
Unité mixte de physique CNRS/Thales
Unité de recherche SOLEIL.

Programme

Le premier semestre est constitué de 3 groupes d'ECTS à choix : Options A, Options B et Options C. Le nombre minimal d'ECTS à acquérir dans chaque groupe est de 6 ECTS pour les groupes A et B, et de 9 ECTS pour le groupe C. Les choix opérés doivent permettre d'obtenir 30 ECTS dans le semestre. L'ouverture de chaque UE est conditionnée au nombre d'étudiants inscrits.

Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Advanced photonics 3
Atomes ultra-froids et simulateurs quantiques 3 24
Biophotonics 3 21 3
Communications Quantiques 3 15 6 3
Dynamique quantique des systèmes de plusieurs corps à falble énergie 3 16.5 7.5
Dynamique réactionnelle photo?induite : de la molécule isolée aux systèmes complexes 3 18 6
Fibres optiques avancées 3 24
Photonic Integration Functions 3 30
impulsions optiques ultra brèves et applications 3 16.5 7.5
Manipulation de systèmes quantiques simples 3 24
Near field microscopy 3 24
Optics Labwork II 3 27
Optique de l'extrême 3 24
Physique des excitons 3 24
Recent Experiments in Nanophysics 3 24
Technologie des lasers 3 24
Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Laser Physics 3 19.5 13.5
Nonlinear Electromagnetism 3 33
Quantum Dynamics of Light-Matter Interaction 3 33
Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Approche statistique en physique moléculaire 3 24
Coherence of light: from general concepts to wave propagation in complex media 3 33
Interaction between light and atoms 3 33
Light-Matter interaction in semiconductor nanostructures 3 33
Mécanique quantique approfondie 3 33
Molecular structure and optical transition 3 24
Nanophotonics 3 30
Non-Equilibrium Statistical Physics 3 24
Optics Labwork II 3 27
Plasma Physics 3 24
Quantum Optics 3 30

Le second semestre est dédié au stage, et comprend également une UE d'anglais, éventuellement remplaçable par "Français langue étrangère pour les étudiants étrangers anglophones.s.

Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Stage 27 1.5
Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Anglais ou français langue étrangère 3 12
Modalités de candidatures
Application period
From 15/01/2020 to 25/08/2020
From 01/09/2020 to 05/09/2020
Compulsory supporting documents
  • Curriculum EU (description of the units of education followed) of the last two years.

  • Curriculum Vitae.

  • Motivation letter.

  • All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

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Application requirements

This M2 is not offered next year