Photonics

The Faculty of Physics offers a one and a half year Master's program in Photonics, which focuses on the science and technology of generating and controlling photons. Photonics is an essential field for society and the economy, as it enables the use of light in different areas, including research, data and telecommunication, business, education, security and defence, imaging, medicine, biotechnology, quantum computation, energy generation, and environmental sensing. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of photonics, covering fundamental research and technological applications. Graduates of this program possess excellent knowledge in mathematics, physics, electronics, and information technologies, making them highly qualified to work in various institutions. The program combines theoretical and practical knowledge, covering courses such as Electromagnetism Theory, Principles of Optics, Fourier Optics, Nonlinear Optics, and Optical Imaging Theory. The Faculty also offers advanced and specialized courses in optics and photonics, including training in lasers, optical and photonic crystal fibers, liquid crystal photonics, optical waveguides, displays, holography, optoelectronics, optical sensing, data and telecommunication, terahertz technology, new material technology, ultrafast and nonlinear optical phenomena, and photovoltaics. Students are also offered access to advanced laboratories where they can gain hands-on experience with the latest photonics technology. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in high-tech companies that use modern optoelectronic and photonic technologies, information technology and data communication companies, and research and development laboratories of universities, research institutes, and industry. They can also work in technical marketing and sales, or technical support for companies' products and services. Overall, the Faculty of Physics' Master's program in Photonics offers a unique opportunity for students to gain a deep understanding of photonics and its applications, providing them with a diverse range of career options in the field.