Curriculum

The fundamentals of condensed matter physics lay the basis to understand more advanced topics. In Würzburg you can take the following courses:

Bachelor modules:

• Solid-state physics 2, module: 11-FK2B,  (8 ECTS), 4+2 SWS
• Semiconductor Components, module: 11-SPD, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS

Master modules:

• Solid-state physics 2, module 11-FK2,  (8 ECTS), 4+2 SWS
• Semiconductor physics, module: 11-HPH, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Magnetism, module: 11-MAG, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Solid-state- spectroscopy, module: 11-FKS, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SW
• Theoretical Solid State Physics 2, module: 11-TFK2,  (8 ECTS), 4+2 SWS
• Organic semiconductors, module: 11-OHL, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS

Here quantum matter describes bulk matter and its non-classical properties originating from correlated electrons or protected topolocical states. This is a wide field of research and the University of Würzburg has many courses to specialize:

Bachelor modules:

• Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Information, module 11-QUI,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS

Master modules:

• Advances theory of Quantum computers and quantum information, module 11-QIC,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Field Theory in Solid State Physics, module 11-FFK,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Spintronics, module 11-SPI, (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Topological Effects in Solid State Physics, module 11-TEFK, (8 ECTS), 4+1 SWS
• Quantum Transport, module 11-QTR,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Conformal Field Theory,  module 11-KFT,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Conformal Field Theory 2,  module 11-KFT2,  (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Introduction to Gauge/Gravity Duality, module 11-GGD, (8 ECTS), 4+2 SWS

Trapping light and electrons in nanostructured materials or material interfaces leads to novel physical effects. The following courses prepare to enter research in this fascinating field:

Bachelor modules:

• Introduction to quantum technology, module 11-N-EIN (7 ECTS), 2+2 SWS, two semesters
• Nanoanalytics, module 11-NAN (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS

Master modules:

• Optical Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures, module 11-HNS (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Surface Science, module 11-SSC (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Semiconductor Physics, module 11-HPH (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Nano-Optics, module 11-NOP (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS

Quantum Matter is build atom layer by atom layer and nano structures are carved from a basic material with nanometer precision. How to do so is taught in the following courses:

Bachelor modules:

• Labcourse physical technology of material synthesis, module 11-PPT (5 ECTS)
• Crystal growth, thin films and lithography, module 11-KDS (6 ECTS), 3+1 SWS
• Gas phase coating technologye, module 11-BVG (5 ECTS), 3+1 SWS