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Physik Master Information
Kernfächer
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Theoretische Kernfächer
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0871-00LSolid State TheoryW10 KP4V + 1UV. Geshkenbein
KurzbeschreibungDiese Vorlesung richtet sich an Studierende der Experimentalphysik und der theoretischen Physik. Sie bietet eine Einführung in wichtige theoretische Konzepte der Festkörperphysik.
LernzielZiel der Vorlesung ist die Entwicklung eines theoretischen Rahmens zum Verständnis grundlegender Phänomene der Festkörperphysik. Dazu gehören Symmetrien, Bandstrukturen, Teilchen-Teilchen Wechselwirkung, Landau Fermi-Flüssigkeiten, sowie spezifische Themen wie Transport, Supraleitung, Magnetismus. Die Übungen unterstützen und illustrieren die Vorlesung durch handwerkliches Lösen spezifischer Probleme. Der Student versteht grundlegende theoretische Konzepte der Festkörperphysik und kann Probleme selbständig lösen. Es werden keine diagrammatischen Techniken behandelt.
InhaltDiese Vorlesung richtet sich an Studierende der Experimentalphysik und der theoretischen Physik. Sie bietet eine Einführung in wichtige theoretische Konzepte der Festkörperphysik. Eine Auswahl aus folgenden Themen ist üblich: Symmetrien und Gruppentheorie, Elektronenstruktur in Kristallen, Isolatoren-Halbleiter-Metalle, Phononen, Wechselwirkungseffekte, (un-)geladene Fermi-Flüssigkeiten, lineare Antworttheorie, kollektive Moden, Abschirmung, Transport in Halbleitern und Metallen, Magnetismus, Mott-Isolatoren, Quanten-Hall-Effekt, Supraleitung.
Skriptin Englisch
402-0844-00LQuantum Field Theory IIW10 KP3V + 2UC. Anastasiou
KurzbeschreibungThe subject of the course is modern applications of quantum field theory with emphasis on the quantization of non-abelian gauge theories.
Lernziel
InhaltThe following topics will be covered:
- path integral quantization
- non-abelian gauge theories and their quantization
- systematics of renormalization, including BRST symmetries,
Slavnov-Taylor Identities and the Callan Symanzik equation
- gauge theories with spontaneous symmetry breaking and
their quantization
- renormalization of spontaneously broken gauge theories and
quantum effective actions
LiteraturM.E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder,
An introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Perseus (1995).
L.H. Ryder,
Quantum Field Theory, CUP (1996).
S. Weinberg,
The Quantum Theory of Fields (Volume 2), CUP (1996).
M. Srednicki,
Quantum Field Theory, CUP (2006).
402-0394-00LTheoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology
Studierende der UZH dürfen diese Lerneinheit nicht an der ETH belegen, sondern müssen das entsprechende Modul direkt an der UZH buchen.
W10 KP4V + 2UL. M. Mayer, J. Yoo
KurzbeschreibungThis is the second of a two course series which starts with "General Relativity" and continues in the spring with "Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology", where the focus will be on applying general relativity to cosmology as well as developing the modern theory of structure formation in a cold dark matter Universe.
Lernziel
InhaltThe course will cover the following topics:
- Homogeneous cosmology
- Thermal history of the universe, recombination, baryogenesis and nucleosynthesis
- Dark matter and Dark Energy
- Inflation
- Perturbation theory: Relativistic and Newtonian
- Model of structure formation and initial conditions from Inflation
- Cosmic microwave background anisotropies
- Spherical collapse and galaxy formation
- Large scale structure and cosmological probes
LiteraturSuggested textbooks:
H.Mo, F. Van den Bosch, S. White: Galaxy Formation and Evolution
S. Carroll: Space-Time and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity
S. Dodelson: Modern Cosmology
Secondary textbooks:
S. Weinberg: Gravitation and Cosmology
V. Mukhanov: Physical Foundations of Cosmology
E. W. Kolb and M. S. Turner: The Early Universe
N. Straumann: General relativity with applications to astrophysics
A. Liddle and D. Lyth: Cosmological Inflation and Large Scale Structure
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesKnowledge of General Relativity is recommended.
Experimentelle Kernfächer
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0448-01LQuantum Information Processing I: Concepts
Dieser theoretisch ausgerichtete Teil QIP I bildet zusammen mit dem experimentell ausgerichteten Teil 402-0448-02L QIP II, die beide im Frühjahrssemester angeboten werden, das experimentelle Kernfach "Quantum Information Processing" mit total 10 ECTS-Kreditpunkten.
W5 KP2V + 1UL. Pacheco Cañamero B. del Rio
KurzbeschreibungThe course will cover the key concepts and ideas of quantum information processing, including descriptions of quantum algorithms which give the quantum computer the power to compute problems outside the reach of any classical supercomputer. Key concepts such as quantum error correction will be described. These ideas provide fundamental insights into the nature of quantum states and measurement.
LernzielWe aim to provide an overview of the central concepts in Quantum Information Processing, including insights into the advantages to be gained from using quantum mechanics and the range of techniques based on quantum error correction which enable the elimination of noise.
InhaltThe topics covered in the course will include
1. Entanglement
2. Circuits, circuit elements, universality
3. Efficiency ideas, Gottesmann Knill
4. Teleportation + dense coding
5. Swapping/Gate Teleportation
6. Algorithms: Shor, Grover,
7. Deutsch-Josza, simulations of local systems
8. Cryptography
9. Error correction, basic circuit,
10. ideas of construction, Fault-tolerant design,
SkriptWill be made available on the Moodle for the course. More details to follow.
LiteraturQuantum Computation and Quantum Information
Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang
Cambridge University Press
402-0448-02LQuantum Information Processing II: Implementations
Dieser experimentell ausgerichtete Teil QIP II bildet zusammen mit dem theoretisch ausgerichteten Teil 402-0448-01L QIP I, die beide im Frühjahrssemester angeboten werden, das experimentelle Kernfach "Quantum Information Processing" mit total 10 ECTS-Kreditpunkten.
W5 KP2V + 1UA. Wallraff
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction to experimental systems for quantum information processing (QIP). Quantum bits. Coherent Control. Measurement. Decoherence. Microscopic and macroscopic quantum systems. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Photons. Ions and neutral atoms in electromagnetic traps. Charges and spins in quantum dots and NV centers. Charges and flux quanta in superconducting circuits. Novel hybrid systems.
LernzielThroughout the past 20 years the realm of quantum physics has entered the domain of information technology in more and more prominent ways. Enormous progress in the physical sciences and in engineering and technology has allowed us to build novel types of information processors based on the concepts of quantum physics. In these processors information is stored in the quantum state of physical systems forming quantum bits (qubits). The interaction between qubits is controlled and the resulting states are read out on the level of single quanta in order to process information. Realizing such challenging tasks is believed to allow constructing an information processor much more powerful than a classical computer. This task is taken on by academic labs, startups and major industry. The aim of this class is to give a thorough introduction to physical implementations pursued in current research for realizing quantum information processors. The field of quantum information science is one of the fastest growing and most active domains of research in modern physics.
InhaltIntroduction to experimental systems for quantum information processing (QIP).
- Quantum bits
- Coherent Control
- Measurement
- Decoherence
QIP with
- Ions
- Superconducting Circuits
- Photons
- NMR
- Rydberg atoms
- NV-centers
- Quantum dots
SkriptCourse material be made available at Link and on the Moodle platform for the course. More details to follow.
LiteraturQuantum Computation and Quantum Information
Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang
Cambridge University Press
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe class will be taught in English language.

Basic knowledge of concepts of quantum physics and quantum systems, e.g from courses such as Phyiscs III, Quantum Mechanics I and II or courses on topics such as atomic physics, solid state physics, quantum electronics are considered helpful.

More information on this class can be found on the web site Link
402-0702-00LPhenomenology of Particle Physics IIW10 KP3V + 2UA. Rubbia
KurzbeschreibungIn PPP II the standard model of particle physics will be developed from the point of view of gauge invariance. The example of QED will introduce the essential concepts. Then we will treat both strong and electroweak interactions. Important examples like deep inelastic lepton-hadron scattering, e+e- -> fermion antifermion, and weak particle decays will be calculated in detail.
Lernziel
402-0264-00LAstrophysics IIW10 KP3V + 2UA. Amara
KurzbeschreibungThe course examines various topics in astrophysics with an emphasis on physical processes occurring in an expanding Universe, from a time about 1 microsecond after the Big Bang, to the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes within the next billion years.
LernzielThe course examines various topics in astrophysics with an emphasis on physical processes occurring in an expanding Universe. These include the Robertson-Walker metric, the Friedmann models, the thermal history of the Universe including Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, and introduction to Inflation, and the growth of structure through gravitational instability. Finally, the physics of the formation of cosmic structures, dark matter halos and galaxies is reviewed.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrior completion of Astrophysics I is recommended but not required.
402-0265-00LAstrophysics IIIW10 KP3V + 2UH. M. Schmid
KurzbeschreibungAstrophysics III is a course in Galactic Astrophysics. It introduces the concepts of stellar populations, stellar dynamics, interstellar medium, and star formation for understanding the physics and phenomenology of the different components of the Milky Way galaxy.
LernzielThe course should provide basic knowledge for first research projects in the field of star formation and interstellar matter. A strong emphasis is put on radiation processes and the determination of physical parameters from observations.
InhaltAstrophysics III: Galactic Astrophysics

- components of the Milky Way: stars, ISM, dark matter,
- dynamics of the Milky Way and of different subcomponents,
- the physics of the interstellar medium,
- star formation and feedback, and
- the Milky Way origin and evolution.
SkriptA lecture script will be distributed.
Wahlfächer
Physikalische und mathematische Wahlfächer
Auswahl: Festkörperphysik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0516-10LGroup Theoretical Methods in Solid State Physics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W12 KP3V + 3UD. Pescia
KurzbeschreibungThis lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of group theory and their representations. The accent is on the concrete applications of the mathematical concepts to practical quantum mechanical problems of solid state physics and other fields of physics rather than on their mathematical proof.
LernzielThe aim of this lecture is to give a fundamental knowledge on the application of symmetry in atoms, molecules and solids. The lecture is intended for students at the master and Phd. level in Physics that would like to have a practical and comprehensive view of the role of symmetry in physics. Students in their third year of Bachelor will be perfectly able to follow the lecture and can use it for their future master curriculuum. Students from other Departement are welcome, but they should have a solid background in mathematics and physics, although the lecture is quite self-contained.
Inhalt1. Groups, Classes, Representation theory, Characters of a representation and theorems involving them.

2. The symmetry group of the Schrödinger equation, Invariant subspaces, Atomic orbitals, Molecular vibrations, Cristal field splitting, Compatibility relations, Band structure of crystals.

3. SU(2) and spin, The double group, The Kronecker Product, The Clebsch-Gordan coefficients, Clebsch-Gordan coeffients for point groups,The Wigner-Eckart theorem and its applications to optical transitions.
SkriptThe copy of the blackboard is made available online.
LiteraturThis lecture is essentially a practical application of the concepts discussed in:

- L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, Lehrbuch der Theor. Pyhsik, Band III, "Quantenmechanik", Akademie-Verlag Berlin, 1979, Kap. XII
- Ibidem, Band V, "Statistische Physik", Teil 1, Akademie-Verlag 1987, Kap. XIII and XIV.
402-0536-00LFerromagnetism: From Thin Films to SpintronicsW6 KP3GR. Allenspach
KurzbeschreibungThis course extends the introductory course "Introduction to Magnetism" to the latest, modern topics in research in magnetism and spintronics.
After a short revisit of the basic magnetism concepts, emphasis is put on novel phenomena in (ultra)thin films and small magnetic structures, displaying effects not encountered in bulk magnetism.
LernzielKnowing the most important concepts and applications of ferromagnetism, in particular on the nanoscale (thin films, small structures). Being able to read and understand scientific articles at the front of research in this area. Learn to know how and why magnetic storage, sensors, memories and logic concepts function. Learn to condense and present the results of a research articles so that colleagues understand.
InhaltMagnetization curves, magnetic domains, magnetic anisotropy; novel effects in ultrathin magnetic films and multilayers: interlayer exchange, spin transport; magnetization dynamics, spin precession.
Applications: Magnetic data storage, magnetic memories, spin-based electronics, also called spintronics.
SkriptLecture notes will be handed out (in English).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course can be easily followed with having attended the "Introduction to Magnetism" course before.
Language: English (German if all students agree).
402-0318-00LSemiconductor Materials: Characterization, Processing and DevicesW6 KP2V + 1US. Schön, W. Wegscheider
KurzbeschreibungThis course gives an introduction into the fundamentals of semiconductor materials. The main focus in this semester is on state-of-the-art characterization, semiconductor processing and devices.
LernzielBasic knowledge of semiconductor physics and technology. Application of this knowledge for state-of-the-art semiconductor device processing
InhaltSemiconductor material characterization (ex situ): Structural and chemical methods (XRD, SEM, TEM, EDX, EELS, SIMS), electronic methods (Hall & quantum Hall effect, transport), optical methods (PL, absorption sepctroscopy);
Semiconductor processing: E-beam lithography, optical lithography, structuring of layers and devices (RIE, ICP), thin film deposition (metallization, PECVD, sputtering, ALD);
Semiconductor devices: Bipolar and field effect transistors, semiconductor lasers, other devices
SkriptLink
402-0538-16LIntroduction to Magnetic Resonance for Physicists
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UC. Degen
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides the fundamental principles of magnetic resonance and discusses its applications in physics and other disciplines.
LernzielMagnetic resonance is a textbook example of quantum mechanics that has made its way into numerous applications. It describes the response of nuclear and electronic spins to radio-frequency magnetic fields. The aim of this course is to provide the basic concepts of magnetic resonance while making connections of relevancy to other areas of science.
After completing this course, students will understand the basic interactions of spins and how they are manipulated and detected. They will be able to calculate and simulate the quantum dynamics of spin systems. Examples of current-day applications in solid state physics, quantum information, magnetic resonance tomography, and biomolecular structure determination will also be integrated.
InhaltFundamentals and Applications of Magnetic Resonance
- Historical Perspective
- Bloch Equations
- Quantum Picture of Magnetic Resonance
- Spin Hamiltonian
- Pulsed Magnetic Resonance
- Spin Relaxation
- Electron Paramagnetic Resonance and Ferromagnetic Resonance
- Signal Detection
- Modern Topics and Applications of Magnetic Resonance
SkriptClass Notes and Handouts
Literatur1) Charles Slichter, "Principles of Magnetic Resonance"
2) Anatole Abragam, "The Principles of Nuclear Magnetism"
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge of quantum mechanics is not formally required but highly advantageous.
402-0596-00LElectronic Transport in Nanostructures Information W6 KP2V + 1UT. M. Ihn
KurzbeschreibungThe lecture discusses basic quantum phenomena occurring in electron transport through nanostructures: Drude theory, Landauer-Buttiker theory, conductance quantization, Aharonov-Bohm effect, weak localization/antilocalization, shot noise, integer and fractional quantum Hall effects, tunneling transport, Coulomb blockade, coherent manipulation of charge- and spin-qubits.
Lernziel
SkriptThe lecture is based on the book:
T. Ihn, Semiconductor Nanostructures: Quantum States and Electronic Transport, ISBN 978-0-19-953442-5, Oxford University Press, 2010.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesA solid basis in quantum mechanics, electrostatics, quantum statistics and in solid state physics is required.

Students of the Master in Micro- and Nanosystems should at least have attended the lecture by David Norris, Introduction to quantum mechanics for engineers. They should also have passed the exam of the lecture Semiconductor Nanostructures.
402-0564-00LFestkörperoptik
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UL. Degiorgi
KurzbeschreibungThe interaction of light with the condensed matter is the basic idea and principal foundation of several experimental spectroscopic methods. This lecture is devoted to the presentation of those experimental methods and techniques, which allow the study of the electrodynamic response of solids. I will also discuss recent experimental results on materials of high interest in the on-going solid-stat
LernzielThe lecture will give a basic introduction to optical spectroscopic methods in solid state physics.
InhaltChapter 1
Maxwell equations and interaction of light with the medium
Chapter 2
Experimental methods: a survey
Chapter 3
Kramers-Kronig relations; optical functions
Chapter 4
Drude-Lorentz phenomenological method
Chapter 5
Electronic interband transitions and band structure effects
Chapter 6
Selected examples: strongly correlated systems and superconductors
Skriptmanuscript (in english) is provided.
LiteraturF. Wooten, in Optical Properties of Solids, (Academic Press, New York, 1972) and
M. Dressel and G. Gruener, in Electrodynamics of Solids, (Cambridge University Press, 2002).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesExercises will be proposed every week for one hour. There will be also the possibility to prepare a short presentations based on recent scientific literature (more at the beginning of the lecture).
402-0528-12LUltrafast Methods in Solid State PhysicsW6 KP2V + 1UY. M. Acremann, S. Johnson
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides an overview of experimental methods and techniques used to study dynamical processes in solids. Many processes in solids happen on a picosecond to femtosecond time scale. In this course we discuss different methods to generate femtosecond photon pulses and measurement techniques adapted to time resolved experiments.
LernzielThe goal of the course is to enable students to identify and evaluate experimental methods to manipulate and measure the electronic, magnetic and structural properties of solids on the fastest possible time scales. These "ultrafast methods" potentially lead both to an improved understanding of fundamental interactions in condensed matter and to applications in data storage, materials processing and computing.
InhaltThe topical course outline is as follows:

0. Introduction
Time scales in solids and technology
Time vs. frequency domain experiments
Pump-Probe technique

1. Ultrafast processes in solids, an overview
Electron gas
Lattice
Spin system

2. Ultrafast optical-frequency methods
Ultrafast laser sources
Broadband techniques
Harmonic generation, optical parametric amplification
Fluorescence
Advanced pump-probe techniques

3. THz-frequency methods
Mid-IR and THz interactions with solids
Difference frequency mixing
Optical rectification

4. Ultrafast VUV and x-ray frequency methods
Synchrotron based sources
Free electron lasers
Higher harmonic generation based sources
X-ray diffraction
Time resolved X-ray microscopy
Coherent imaging

5. Electron spectroscopy in the time domain
SkriptWill be distributed.
LiteraturWill be distributed.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesAlthough the course "Ultrafast Processes in Solids" (402-0526-00L) is useful as a companion to this course, it is not a prerequisite.
402-0532-00LQuantum Solid State MagnetismW6 KP2V + 1UA. Zheludev, K. Povarov
KurzbeschreibungThis course is based on the principal modern tools used to study collective magnetic phenomena in the Solid State, namely correlation and response functions. It is quite quantitative, but doesn't contain any "fancy" mathematics. Instead, the theoretical aspects are balanced by numerous experimental examples and case studies. It is aimed at theorists and experimentalists alike.
LernzielLearn the modern theoretical foundations and "language", as well as principles and capabilities of the latest experimental techniques, used to describe and study collective magnetic phenomena in the Solid State.
Inhalt- Magnetic response and correlation functions. Analytic properties. Fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Experimental methods to measure static and dynamic correlations.

- Magnetic response and correlations in metals. Diamagnetism and paramagnetism. Magnetic ground states: ferromagnetism, spin density waves. Excitations in metals, spin waves. Experimental examples.

- Magnetic response and correlations of magnetic ions in crystals: quantum numbers and effective Hamiltonians. Application of group theory to classifying ionic states. Experimental case studies.

- Magnetic response and correlations in magnetic insulators. Effective Hamiltonians. Magnetic order and propagation vector formalism. The use of group theory to classify magnetic structures. Determination of magnetic structures from diffraction data. Excitations: spin wave theory and beyond. "Triplons". Measuring spin wave spectra.
SkriptA comprehensive textbook-like script is provided.
LiteraturIn principle, the script is suffient as study material. Additional reading:

-"Magnetism in Condensed Matter" by S. Blundell
-"Quantum Theory of Magnetism: Magnetic properties of Materials" by R. M. White
-"Lecture notes on Electron Correlations and Magnetism" by P. Fazekas
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite:
402-0861-00L Statistical Physics
402-0501-00L Solid State Physics

Not prerequisite, but a good companion course:
402-0871-00L Solid State Theory
402-0257-00L Advanced Solid State Physics
402-0535-00L Introduction to Magnetism
327-2130-00LIntroducing Photons, Neutrons and Muons for Materials Characterisation Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W4 KP6GL. Heyderman
KurzbeschreibungThe aim of the course is that the students acquire a basic understanding on the interaction of photons, neutrons and muons with matter and how one can use these as tools to solve specific problems. The students will also acquire hands-on experience by designing and performing an experiment in a large scale facility of PSI (Swiss Light Source, Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, Swiss Muon Source).
LernzielThe course runs for two weeks in a row in September before the regular semester lectures start. It takes place at the campus of the Paul Scherrer Institute. The first week consists of introductory lectures on the use of photons, neutrons and muons for materials characterization. Active participation of the students in the form of workgroups aimed at learning the basic concepts is also part of the first week program. The second week is focused on hand-on experiments on specific topics. The topical section includes tutorials and one to two experiments designed and performed by the students at one of the large scale facilities of PSI (Swiss Light Source, Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, Swiss Muon Source).
Inhalt- Interaction of photons, neutrons and muons with matter
- Production of photons, neutrons and muons
- Experimental setups: optics and detectors
- Crystal symmetry, Bragg's law, reciprocal lattice, structure factors
- Elastic and inelastic scattering with neutrons and photons
- X-ray absorption spectroscopy, x-ray magnetic circular dichroism
- Polarized neutron scattering for the study of magnetic materials
- Imaging techniques using x-rays and neutrons
- Introduction to muon spin rotation
- Applications of muon spin rotation
SkriptSlides from the lectures will be available on the internet.
Literatur- Philip Willmott: An Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation: Techniques and Applications, Wiley, 2011
- J. Als-Nielsen and D. McMorrow: Elements of Modern X-Ray Physics, Wiley, 2011.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis is a pre-semester block course for students who have attended courses on condensed matter or materials physics. Registration at the PSI website required by June 30th (Link).
Auswahl: Quantenelektronik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0468-15LNanomaterials for PhotonicsW6 KP2V + 1UR. Grange
KurzbeschreibungThe lecture describes various nanomaterials (semiconductor, metal, dielectric, carbon-based...) for photonic applications (optoelectronics, plasmonics, photonic crystal...). It starts with nanophotonic concepts of light-matter interactions, then the fabrication methods, the optical characterization techniques, the description of the properties and the state-of-the-art applications.
LernzielThe students will acquire theoretical and experimental knowledge in the different types of nanomaterials (semiconductors, metals, dielectric, carbon-based, ...) and their uses as building blocks for advanced applications in photonics (optoelectronics, plasmonics, photonic crystal, ...). Together with the exercises, the students will learn (1) to read, summarize and discuss scientific articles related to the lecture, (2) to estimate order of magnitudes with calculations using the theory seen during the lecture, (3) to prepare a short oral presentation about one topic related to the lecture, and (4) to imagine a useful photonic device.
Inhalt1. Introduction to Nanomaterials for photonics
a. Classification of the materials in sizes and speed...
b. General info about scattering and absorption
c. Nanophotonics concepts

2. Analogy between photons and electrons
a. Wavelength, wave equation
b. Dispersion relation
c. How to confine electrons and photons
d. Tunneling effects

3. Characterization of Nanomaterials
a. Optical microscopy: Bright and dark field, fluorescence, confocal, High resolution: PALM (STORM), STED
b. Electron microscopy : SEM, TEM
c. Scanning probe microscopy: STM, AFM
d. Near field microscopy: SNOM
e. X-ray diffraction: XRD, EDS

4. Generation of Nanomaterials
a. Top-down approach
b. Bottom-up approach

5. Plasmonics
a. What is a plasmon, Drude model
b. Surface plasmon and localized surface plasmon (sphere, rod, shell)
c. Theoretical models to calculate the radiated field: electrostatic approximation and Mie scattering
d. Fabrication of plasmonic structures: Chemical synthesis, Nanofabrication
e. Applications

6. Organic nanomaterials
a. Organic quantum-confined structure: nanomers and quantum dots.
b. Carbon nanotubes: properties, bandgap description, fabrication
c. Graphene: motivation, fabrication, devices

7. Semiconductors
a. Crystalline structure, wave function...
b. Quantum well: energy levels equation, confinement
c. Quantum wires, quantum dots
d. Optical properties related to quantum confinement
e. Example of effects: absorption, photoluminescence...
f. Solid-state-lasers : edge emitting, surface emitting, quantum cascade

8. Photonic crystals
a. Analogy photonic and electronic crystal, in nature
b. 1D, 2D, 3D photonic crystal
c. Theoretical modeling: frequency and time domain technique
d. Features: band gap, local enhancement, superprism...

9. Optofluidic
a. What is optofluidic ?
b. History of micro-nano-opto-fluidic
c. Basic properties of fluids
d. Nanoscale forces and scale law
e. Optofluidic: fabrication
f. Optofluidic: applications
g. Nanofluidics

10. Nanomarkers
a. Contrast in imaging modalities
b. Optical imaging mechanisms
c. Static versus dynamic probes
SkriptSlides and book chapter will be available for downloading
LiteraturReferences will be given during the lecture
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasics of solid-state physics (i.e. energy bands) can help
402-0470-17LOptical Frequency Combs: Physics and Applications
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UJ. Faist
KurzbeschreibungIn this lecture, the goal is to review the physics behind mode-locking in these various devices, as well as discuss the most important novelties and applications of the newly developed sources.
LernzielIn this lecture, the goal is to review the physics behind mode-locking in these various devices, as well as discuss the most important novelties and applications of the newly developed sources.
InhaltSince their invention, the optical frequency combs have shown to be a key technological tool with applications in a variety of fields ranging from astronomy, metrology, spectroscopy and telecommunications. Concomitant with this expansion of the application domains, the range of technologies that have been used to generate optical frequency combs has recently widened to include, beyond the solid-state and fiber mode-locked lasers, optical parametric oscillators, microresonators and quantum cascade lasers.
In this lecture, the goal is to review the physics behind mode-locking in these various devices, as well as discuss the most important novelties and applications of the newly developed sources.

Chapt 1: Fundamentals of optical frequency comb generation
- Physics of mode-locking: time domain picture
Propagation and stability of a pulse, soliton formation
- Dispersion compensation
Solid-state and fiber mode-locked laser
Chapt 2: Direct generation
Microresonator combs: Lugiato-Lefever equation, solitons
Quantum cascade laser: Frequency domain picture of the mode-locking
Mid-infrared and terahertz QCL combs
Chapt 3: Non-linear optics
DFG, OPOs
Chapt 4: Comb diagnostics and noise
Jitter, linewidth
Chapt 5: Self-referenced combs and their applications
Chapt 6: Dual combs and their applications to spectroscopy
402-0498-00LCavity QED and Ion Trap Physics Information
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UJ. Home
KurzbeschreibungThis course covers the physics of systems where harmonic oscillators are coupled to spin systems, for which the 2012 Nobel prize was awarded. Experimental realizations include photons trapped in high-finesse cavities and ions trapped by electro-magnetic fields. These approaches have achieved an extraordinary level of control and provide leading technologies for quantum information processing.
LernzielThe objective is to provide a basis for understanding the wide range of research currently being performed on fundamental quantum mechanics with spin-spring systems, including cavity-QED and ion traps. During the course students would expect to gain an understanding of the current frontier of research in these areas, and the challenges which must be overcome to make further advances. This should provide a solid background for tackling recently published research in these fields, including experimental realisations of quantum information processing.
InhaltThis course will cover cavity-QED and ion trap physics, providing links and differences between the two. It aims to cover both theoretical and experimental aspects. In all experimental settings the role of decoherence and the quantum-classical transition is of great importance, and this will therefore form one of the key components of the course. The topics of the course were cited in the Nobel prize which was awarded to Serge Haroche and David Wineland in 2012.

Topics which will be covered include:

Cavity QED
(atoms/spins coupled to a quantized field mode)
Ion trap
(charged atoms coupled to a quantized motional mode)

Quantum state engineering:
Coherent and squeezed states
Entangled states
Schrodinger's cat states

Decoherence:
The quantum optical master equation
Monte-Carlo wavefunction
Quantum measurements
Entanglement and decoherence

Applications:
Quantum information processing
Quantum sensing
LiteraturS. Haroche and J-M. Raimond "Exploring the Quantum" (required)
M. Scully and M.S. Zubairy, Quantum Optics (recommended)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course requires a good working knowledge in non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Prior knowledge of quantum optics is recommended but not required.
402-0558-00LCrystal Optics in Intense Light FieldsW6 KP2V + 1UM. Fiebig
KurzbeschreibungBecause of their aesthetic nature crystals are termed "flowers of mineral kingdom". The aesthetic aspect is closely related to the symmetry of the crystals which in turn determines their optical properties. It is the purpose of this course to stimulate the understanding of these relations with a particular focus on those phenomena occurring in intense light fields as they are provided by lasers.
LernzielIn this course students will at first acquire a systematic knowledge of classical crystal-optical phenomena and the experimental and theoretical tools to describe them. This will be the basis for the core part of the lecture in which they will learn how to characterize ferroelectric, (anti)ferromagnetic and other forms of ferroic order and their interaction by nonlinear optical techniques. See also Link.
InhaltCrystal classes and their symmetry; basic group theory; optical properties in the absence and presence of external forces; focus on magnetooptical phenomena; density-matrix formalism of light-matter interaction; microscopy of linear and nonlinear optical susceptibilities; second harmonic generation (SHG); characterization of ferroic order by SHG; outlook towards other nonlinear optical effects: devices, ultrafast processes, etc.
SkriptExtensive material will be provided throughout the lecture.
Literatur(1) R. R. Birss, Symmetry and Magnetism, North-Holland (1966)
(2) R. E. Newnham: Properties of Materials: Anisotropy, Symmetry, Structure, Oxford University (2005)
(3) A. K. Zvezdin, V. A. Kotov: Modern Magnetooptics & Magnetooptical Materials, Taylor/Francis (1997)
(4) Y. R. Shen: The Principles of Nonlinear Optics, Wiley (2002)
(5) K. H. Bennemann: Nonlinear Optics in Metals, Oxford University (1999)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge in solid state physics and quantum (perturbation) theory will be very useful. The lecture is addressed to students in physics and students in materials science with an affinity to physics.
402-0466-15LQuantum Optics with Photonic Crystals, Plasmonics and MetamaterialsW6 KP2V + 1UG. Scalari
KurzbeschreibungIn this lecture, we would like to review new developments in the emerging topic of quantum optics in very strongly confined structures, with an emphasis on sources and photon statistics as well as the coupling between optical and mechanical degrees of freedom.
Lernziel
Inhalt1. Light confinement
1.1. Photonic crystals
1.1.1. Band structure
1.1.2. Slow light and cavities
1.2. Plasmonics
1.2.1. Light confinement in metallic structures
1.2.2. Metal optics and waveguides
1.2.3. Graphene plasmonics
1.3. Metamaterials
1.3.1. Electric and magnetic response at optical frequencies
1.3.2. Negative index, cloacking, left-handness

2. Light coupling in cavities
2.1. Strong coupling
2.1.1. Polariton formation
2.1.2. Strong and ultra-strong coupling
2.2. Strong coupling in microcavities
2.2.1. Planar cavities, polariton condensation
2.3. Polariton dots
2.3.1. Microcavities
2.3.2. Photonic crystals
2.3.3. Metamaterial-based

3. Photon generation and statistics
3.1. Purcell emitters
3.1.1. Single photon sources
3.1.2. THz emitters
3.2. Microlasers
3.2.1. Plasmonic lasers: where is the limit?
3.2.2. g(1) and g(2) of microlasers
3.3. Optomecanics
3.3.1. Micro ring cavities
3.3.2. Photonic crystals
3.3.3. Superconducting resonators
402-0484-00LExperimental and Theoretical Aspects of Quantum Gases Information
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UT. Esslinger
KurzbeschreibungQuantum Gases are the most precisely controlled many-body systems in physics. This provides a unique interface between theory and experiment, which allows addressing fundamental concepts and long-standing questions. This course lays the foundation for the understanding of current research in this vibrant field.
LernzielThe lecture conveys a basic understanding for the current research on quantum gases. Emphasis will be put on the connection between theory and experimental observation. It will enable students to read and understand publications in this field.
InhaltCooling and trapping of neutral atoms

Bose and Fermi gases

Ultracold collisions

The Bose-condensed state

Elementary excitations

Vortices

Superfluidity

Interference and Correlations

Optical lattices
Skriptnotes and material accompanying the lecture will be provided
LiteraturC. J. Pethick and H. Smith, Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute Gases,
Cambridge.
Proceedings of the Enrico Fermi International School of Physics, Vol. CXL,
ed. M. Inguscio, S. Stringari, and C.E. Wieman (IOS Press, Amsterdam,
1999).
402-0444-00LAdvanced Quantum Optics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1UA. Imamoglu
KurzbeschreibungThis course builds up on the material covered in the Quantum Optics course. The emphasis will be on quantum optics in condensed-matter systems.
LernzielThe course aims to provide the knowledge necessary for pursuing advanced research in the field of Quantum Optics in condensed matter systems. Fundamental concepts and techniques of Quantum Optics will be linked to experimental research in systems such as quantum dots, exciton-polaritons, quantum Hall fluids and graphene-like materials.
InhaltDescription of open quantum systems using master equation and quantum trajectories. Decoherence and quantum measurements. Dicke superradiance. Dissipative phase transitions. Spin photonics. Signatures of electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions in optical response.
SkriptLecture notes will be provided
LiteraturC. Cohen-Tannoudji et al., Atom-Photon-Interactions (recommended)
Y. Yamamoto and A. Imamoglu, Mesoscopic Quantum Optics (recommended)
A collection of review articles (will be pointed out during the lecture)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesMasters level quantum optics knowledge
402-0486-00LFrontiers of Quantum Gas Research: Few- and Many-Body Physics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1U
KurzbeschreibungThe lecture will discuss the most relevant recent research in the field of quantum gases. Bosonic and fermionic quantum gases with emphasis on strong interactions will be studied. The topics include low dimensional systems, optical lattices and quantum simulation, the BEC-BCS crossover and the unitary Fermi gas, transport phenomena, and quantum gases in optical cavities.
LernzielThe lecture is intended to convey an advanced understanding for the current research on quantum gases. Emphasis will be put on the connection between theory and experimental observation. It will enable students to follow current publications in this field.
InhaltQuantum gases in one and two dimensions
Optical lattices, Hubbard physics and quantum simulation
Strongly interacting Fermions: the BEC-BCS crossover and the unitary Fermi gas
Transport phenomena in ultracold gases
Quantum gases in optical cavities
Skriptno script
LiteraturC. J. Pethick and H. Smith, Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute Gases, Cambridge.
T. Giamarchi, Quantum Physics in one dimension
I. Bloch, J. Dalibard, W. Zwerger, Many-body physics with ultracold gases, Rev. Mod. Phys. 80, 885 (2008)
Proceedings of the Enrico Fermi International School of Physics, Vol. CLXIV, ed. M. Inguscio, W. Ketterle, and C. Salomon (IOS Press, Amsterdam, 2007).
Additional literature will be distributed during the lecture
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPresumably, Prof. Päivi Törmä from Aalto university in Finland will give part of the course. The exercise classes will be partly in the form of a Journal Club, in which a student presents the achievements of a recent important research paper. More information available on Link
151-0172-00LMicrosystems II: Devices and Applications Information W6 KP3V + 3UC. Hierold, C. I. Roman
KurzbeschreibungThe students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS). They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products.
LernzielThe students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS), basic electronic circuits for sensors, RF-MEMS, chemical microsystems, BioMEMS and microfluidics, magnetic sensors and optical devices, and in particular to the concepts of Nanosystems (focus on carbon nanotubes), based on the respective state-of-research in the field. They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products.

During the weekly 3 hour module on Mondays dedicated to Übungen the students will learn the basics of Comsol Multiphysics and utilize this software to simulate MEMS devices to understand their operation more deeply and optimize their designs.
InhaltTransducer fundamentals and test structures
Pressure sensors and accelerometers
Resonators and gyroscopes
RF MEMS
Acoustic transducers and energy harvesters
Thermal transducers and energy harvesters
Optical and magnetic transducers
Chemical sensors and biosensors, microfluidics and bioMEMS
Nanosystem concepts
Basic electronic circuits for sensors and microsystems
SkriptHandouts (on-line)
Auswahl: Teilchen- und Astrophysik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0726-12LPhysics of Exotic AtomsW6 KP2V + 1UP. Crivelli
KurzbeschreibungIn this course, we will review the status of physics with exotic atoms including the new exciting advances such as anti-hydrogen 1S-2S spectroscopy and measurements of the hyperfine splitting and the puzzling results of the muonic-hydrogen experiment for the determination of the proton charge radius.
LernzielThe course will give an introduction on the physics of exotic atoms covering both theoretical and experimental aspects. The focus will be set on the systems which are currently a subject of research in Switzerland: positronium at ETHZ, anti-hydrogen at CERN and muonium, muonic-H and muonic-He at PSI. The course will enable the students to follow recent publications in this field.
InhaltReview of the theory of hydrogen and hydrogen-like atoms
Interaction of atoms with radiation
Hyperfine splitting theory and experiments: Positronium (Ps),
Muonium (Mu) and anti-hydrogen (Hbar)
High precision spectroscopy: Ps, Mu and Hbar
Lamb shift in muonic-H and muonic-He- the proton radius puzzle
Weak and strong interaction tests with exotic atoms
Anti-matter and gravitation
Applications of antimatter
Skriptscript
LiteraturPrecision physics of simple atoms and molecules, Savely G. Karshenboim, Springer 2008

Proceedings of the International Conference on Exotic Atoms (EXA 2008) and the 9th International Conference on Low Energy Antiproton Physics (LEAP 2008) held in Vienna, Austria, 15-19 September 2008 (PART I/II), Hyperfine Interactions, Volume 193, Numbers 1-3 / September 2009

Laser Spectroscopy: Vol. 1 Basic Principles Vol. 2 Experimental Techniques von Wolfgang Demtröder von Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2008
402-0714-00LAstro-Particle Physics II Information W6 KP2V + 1UA. Biland
KurzbeschreibungThis lecture focuses on the neutral components of the cosmic rays as well as on several aspects of Dark Matter. Main topics will be very-high energy astronomy and neutrino astronomy.
LernzielStudents know experimental methods to measure neutrinos as well as high energy and very high energy photons from extraterrestrial sources. They are aware of the historical development and the current state of the field, including major theories. Additionally, they understand experimental evidences about the existence of Dark Matter and selected Dark Matter theories.
Inhalta) short repetition about 'charged cosmic rays' (1st semester)
b) High Energy (HE) and Very-High Energy (VHE) Astronomy:
- ongoing and near-future detectors for (V)HE gamma-rays
- possible production mechanisms for (V)HE gamma-rays
- galactic sources: supernova remnants, pulsar-wind nebulae, micro-quasars, etc.
- extragalactic sources: active galactic nuclei, gamma-ray bursts, galaxy clusters, etc.
- the gamma-ray horizon and it's cosmological relevance
c) Neutrino Astronomy:
- atmospheric, solar, extrasolar and cosmological neutrinos
- actual results and near-future experiments
d) Dark Matter:
- evidence for existence of non-barionic matter
- Dark Matter models (mainly Supersymmetry)
- actual and near-future experiments for direct and indirect Dark Matter searches
SkriptSee: Link
LiteraturSee: Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course can be attended independent of Astro-Particle Physics I.
402-0738-00LStatistical Methods and Analysis Techniques in Experimental PhysicsW10 KP5GM. Donegà, C. Grab
KurzbeschreibungThis lecture gives an introduction to the statistical methods and the various analysis techniques applied in experimental particle physics. The exercises treat problems of general statistical topics; they also include hands-on analysis projects, where students perform independent analyses on their computer, based on real data from actual particle physics experiments.
LernzielStudents will learn the most important statistical methods used in experimental particle physics. They will acquire the necessary skills to analyse large data records in a statistically correct manner. Learning how to present scientific results in a professional manner and how to discuss them.
InhaltTopics include:
- modern methods of statistical data analysis
- probability distributions, error analysis, simulation methos, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, setting limits and introduction to multivariate methods.
- most examples are taken from particle physics.

Methodology:
- lectures about the statistical topics;
- common discussions of examples;
- exercises: specific exercises to practise the topics of the lectures;
- all students perform statistical calculations on (their) computers;
- students complete a full data analysis in teams (of two) over the second half of the course, using real data taken from particle physics experiments;
- at the end of the course, the students present their analysis results in a scientific presentation;
- all students are directly tutored by assistants in the classroom.
Skript- Copies of all lectures are available on the web-site of the course.
- A scriptum of the lectures is also available to all students of the course.
Literatur1) Statistics: A guide to the use of statistical medhods in the Physical Sciences, R.J.Barlow; Wiley Verlag .
2) J Statistical data analysis, G. Cowan, Oxford University Press; ISBN: 0198501552.
3) Statistische und numerische Methoden der Datenanalyse, V.Blobel und E.Lohrmann, Teubner Studienbuecher Verlag.
4) Data Analysis, a Bayesian Tutorial, D.S.Sivia with J.Skilling,
Oxford Science Publications.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowlege of nuclear and particle physics are prerequisites.
402-0703-00LPhenomenology of Physics Beyond the Standard Model Information W6 KP2V + 1UM. Spira, L. Shchutska
KurzbeschreibungAfter a short introduction to the theoretical foundations and experimental tests of the standard model, supersymmetry, leptoquarks, and extra dimensions will be treated among other topics. Thereby the phenomenological aspect, i. e., the search for new particles and interactions at existing and future particle accelerators will play a significant role.
LernzielThe goal of the lecture is the introduction into several theoretical concepts that provide solutions for the open questions of the Standard Model of particle physics and thus lead to physics beyond the Standard Model.

Besides the theoretical concepts the phenomenological aspect plays a role, i.e. the search for new particles and interactions at the existing and future particle accelerators plays a crucial role.
Inhaltsee home page: Link
Skriptsee home page: Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesWill be taught in German only if all students understand German.
402-0778-00LParticle Accelerator Physics and Modeling IIW6 KP2V + 1UA. Adelmann
KurzbeschreibungThe effect of nonlinearities on the beam dynamics of charged particles will be discussed. For the nonlinear beam transport, Lie-Methods in combination with differential algebra (DA) and truncated power series (TPS) will be introduced. In the second part we will discuss advanced concepts such as laser plasma wakefield acceleration.
LernzielModel for nonlinear beam dynamics can be applied to new or existing particle accelerators. Some of the most important papers in the field are discussed (as part of the exercises).

Advanced accelerator concepts are analysed and a toy model of a
laser plasma wakefield accelerator is developed.
Inhalt- Symplectic Maps and Higher Order Beam Dynamics
- Taylor Modells and Differential Algebra
- Lie Methods
- Normal Forms
- Coulomb Repulsion (Space Charge) as N-Body Problem
- Coherent Synchrotron Radiation
- Particle Collisions
- Laser Plasma Wakefield Acceleration
SkriptLecture notes
Literatur* Beam Dynamics - A New Attitude and Framework
E. Forest

* Modern Map Methods in Particle Beam Physics
M. Berz (Link)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIdeally Particle Accelerator Physics and Modelling 1 (PAM-1), however at the beginning of the semester, a crash course is offered introducing the minimum level of particle accelerator modeling needed to follow. This lecture is also suited for PhD. Students.
402-0604-00LMaterials Analysis by Nuclear Techniques Information W6 KP2V + 1UM. Doebeli
KurzbeschreibungMaterials analysis by MeV ion beams. Nuclear techniques are presented which allow to quantitatively investigate the composition, structure and trace element content of solids.
LernzielStudents learn the basic concepts of ion beam analysis and its different analytical techniques. They understand how experimental data is taken and interpreted. They are able to chose the appropriate method of analysis to solve a given problem.
InhaltThe course treats applications of nuclear methods in other fields of research. Materials analysis by ion beam analysis is emphasized. Techniques are presented which allow the quantitative investigation of composition, structure, and trace element content of solids:
- elasic nuclear scattering (Rutherfor Backscattering, Recoil detection)
- nuclear (resonant) reaction analysis
- activation analysis
- ion beam channeling (investigation of crystal defects)
- neutron sources
- MeV ion microprobes, imaging surface analysis

The course is also suited for graduate students.
SkriptLecture notes will be distributed in pdf.
Literatur'Ion Beam Analysis: Fundamentals and Applications', M. Nastasi, J.W. Mayer, Y. Wang, CRC Press 2014, ISBN 9781439846384
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIf possible, a practical lab demonstration is organized as part of lectures and exercises.

The course is also well suited for graduate students.
It can be held in German or English, depending on participants.
402-0368-13LExtrasolar PlanetsW6 KP2V + 1US. P. Quanz
KurzbeschreibungThe course introduces in detail the observational methods for the detection and characterization of extra-solar planetary systems and it
covers the physics of planets (in the solar system and in extra-solar systems) and gives a description of planet formation and evolution models.
LernzielThe course should provide useful basic knowledge for
first research projects in the field of extra-solar planetary systems and related topics.
InhaltContent of the lecture EXTRASOLAR PLANETS
1. Introduction: Planets in the astrophysical context
2. Planets in the solar systems
3. Detecting extra-solar planetary systems
4. Properties of planetary systems
5. Intrinsic properties of extra-solar planets
6. Planet formation
7. Search for bio-signatures
402-0364-17LCosmic Structure Formation and Radiation ProcessesW6 KP2V + 1US. Cantalupo
KurzbeschreibungIn this course, the students will investigate the properties and origin of the largest baryonic structures in the universe through the study of their radiation. We will span a large range in the universe’s history and radiation spectrum: from X-ray emitting ICM to Cosmic Web UV emission and absorption, to HI radio emission during Reionization. A strong focus will be also put on research practice.
LernzielContent goals/objectives include:

- The students will learn how to investigate and characterise the physical properties of the largest baryonic structures in the universe by studying in detail the mechanisms that produce and modify the electromagnetic radiation detectable with astronomical observing facilities.

- The students will learn that radiation processes are an active agent in shaping the formation and evolution of cosmic structures in the universe from the largest scales associated with intergalactic gas to galaxies.

Practice goals/objectives include:

- Through this course, the students will learn/consolidate the fundamental skills in research practice including: i) asking relevant questions, ii) making testable predictions, iii) reducing complex problems in smaller units, iv) finding relevant variables in physical problems, v) effectively sharing and communicating the results.

In order to achieve these goal, the course is designed through inquiry-based activities that will cover the following topics:

- Inferring the physical properties of the Intra Cluster Medium in Galaxy Clusters (X-ray, high-energy radiation processes)
- Detecting and studying Intergalactic gas in the Cosmic Web in absorption and emission (UV/optical absorption and emission of Hydrogen Ly-alpha radiation, Radiative Transfer)
- The physics of Radiative Cooling and how radiation processes shape cosmic structure formation.
- Cosmic Reionization and radio emission from neutral hydrogen in the early universe.
SkriptClass material will include: i) power point and black-board presentations, ii) material developed in the class during the activities by the students, iii) research papers and reviews, iv) extracts from books.

Some of the material will be available online but it is expected that a large fraction of the material/notes will be produced during the classroom activities. Class attendance and active participation are fundamental factors for both learning and assessment during this course and for the exam.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is geared towards Master and Ph.D students in astrophysics and the physical sciences with no particular prerequisites on previous classes or study background. The only prerequisites necessary for this class are: i) motivation, ii) curiosity, iii) willingness to actively participate.

This course is mostly based on the course 402-0364-17L Radiation Processes in Astrophysics that was taught in FS 2017. Therefore it is not possible to get credits for both courses.
402-0384-00LLife in the Universe
This course is aimed at physics and other science students who would like to understand the astrophysics background to the multi-disciplinary question of Life in the Universe.
W6 KP2V + 1SS. Lilly
KurzbeschreibungNature of Life and thermodynamics; the evolution of stars and the origin of the chemical elements; planet formation and interstellar chemistry; searches for extra-solar planets; impacts and mass extinctions on Earth; extra-terrestrial Life in the Solar System; searches for extraterrestrial Life and extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI); Cosmology and the conditions for Life; Anthropic Principles.
Lernziel
InhaltThis course is aimed at physics and other science students who would like to understand the astrophysics background to the multi-disciplinary question of Life in the Universe. Topics to be covered will include: the nature of Life and the thermodynamics of living systems and the general conditions for Life; the formation and evolution of stars and the origin of the chemical elements; planet formation and interstellar grain chemistry; extra-solar planets; Life on Earth and the role of catastrophic impacts; the possibility of extra-terrestrial Life in the Solar System; searches for extraterrestrial Life and extraterrestrial intelligence SETI; Cosmology and the conditions for Life in the Universe, Anthropic Principles. The course will be in English.
SkriptPresentation Powerpoint
402-0376-16LAdvanced Statistical Methods in Cosmology and Astrophysics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1U
KurzbeschreibungStatistical methods are increasingly important in modern science. In this course we will build an understanding of statistical methods beyond Bayesian inference. These include information content of experiments through relative entropy and ABC methods for difficult problem when the likelihood cannot be calculated. We will also cover topics which are now commonly used in cosmology.
Lernziel
InhaltIn this course we will build an understanding of statistical methods beyond Bayesian inference. These include information content of experiments through relative entropy and ABC methods for difficult problem when the likelihood cannot be calculated. We will also cover topics, such as power spectrum estimation, which are now commonly used in cosmology.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIn this course we will assume good knowledge of statistical inference, so it is recommended that students have taken 'Statistical Methods in Cosmology and Astrophysics' or equivalent.
402-0362-15LBlack Hole Astrophysics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W4 KP2VK. Schawinski
KurzbeschreibungThis course will cover topics in black hole astrophysics from galactic X-ray binaries, active galactic nuclei, quasars, and black hole seed formation, as well as galaxy-black hole co-evolution.
LernzielIn each class, students will present and discuss key science and review papers from the literature. Students will gain an overview of black hole astrophysics and practice their presentation and argumentation skills.
InhaltWe will discuss a range of classic papers and current work on various topics relating to astrophysical black holes.

Topics covered include:
* X-ray binaries and compact objects
* Active galactic nuclei
* AGN structure
* AGN evolution
* Host galaxies
* black hole seed formation
* scaling relations & feedback
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is geared towards advanced students (Master and Ph.D) in astrophysics and the physical sciences.
Auswahl: Theoretische Physik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0883-63LSymmetries in PhysicsW4 KP2VN. Beisert
KurzbeschreibungThe course gives an introduction to symmetry groups in physics. It explains the relevant mathematical background (finite groups, Lie groups and algebras as well as their representations), and illustrates their important role in modern physics.
LernzielThe aim of the course is to give a self-contained introduction into finite group theory as well as Lie theory from a physicists point of view. Abstract mathematical constructions will be illustrated with examples from physics.
Inhaltsymmetries in two and three dimensions, groups and representations, finite group theory, point and space groups, structure of simple Lie algebras, finite-dimensional representations; advanced topics such as: representations of SU(N), classification of simple Lie algebras, conformal symmetry
402-0883-18LExercises in Symmetries in PhysicsW2 KP1GN. Beisert
KurzbeschreibungThe course supplements an introductory lecture to symmetry groups in physics. It practices and deepens the mathematical background and applications in physics by working out and discussing homework exercises. Quiz problems in class will test familiarity with conceptual questions. Particular issues of the lecture can be discussed in more detail.
LernzielThe aim of the course is to obtain a solid foundation in techniques for and concepts of finite group theory and Lie theory. Participants will practice performing computations and derivations in this topic and learn to apply the relevant methods to physics problems.
Inhaltsymmetries in two and three dimensions, groups and representations, finite group theory, point and space groups, structure of simple Lie algebras, finite-dimensional representations; advanced topics such as: representations of SU(N), classification of simple Lie algebras, conformal symmetry
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course is based on the contents of the lecture 402-0883-63V Symmetries in Physics which should be attended in parallel
402-0895-00LThe Standard Model of Electroweak Interactions
Fachstudierende UZH müssen das Modul PHY563 direkt an der UZH buchen.
W6 KP2V + 1UA. Gehrmann-De Ridder
KurzbeschreibungTopics to be covered:
A) Electroweak theory
- Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism
- The electroweak Standard Model Lagrangian
B) Flavour Physics
-Flavour oscillations
-The neutral kaon system
-Neutrino Physics
C) Higgs Physics phenomenology
-Higgs boson production and decay at LHC
D) Electroweak corrections
-Determination of Standard Model parameters
LernzielAn introduction to modern theoretical particle physics
LiteraturAs described in the entity: Lernmaterialien
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesKnowledge of Quantum Field Theory I is required.
Parallel following of Quantum Field Theory II is recommended.
402-0886-00LIntroduction to Quantum ChromodynamicsW6 KP2V + 1UA. Lazopoulos
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction to the theoretical aspects of Quantum Chromodynamics, the theory of strong interactions.
LernzielStudents that complete the course will be able to explain the fundamentals of QCD, to quantitatively discuss the ultraviolet and infrared behaviour of the theory, to perform simple calculations and to understand modern publications on this research field.
InhaltThe following topics will be covered:
- QCD Lagrangian and Feynman rules
- Ultraviolet behaviour of QCD: running QCD coupling and asymptotic freedom
- Infrared behaviour and jets
- The parton model and Altarelli-Parisi equations
- Resummation, parton showers and QCD simulations
SkriptWill be provided at the Moodle site for the course.
LiteraturWill be provided at the Moodle site for the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesQFT I : A working knowledge of Quantum Field Theory I, at the level of easily performing tree-level computations with Feynman diagrams given the Feynman rules, is assumed.
402-0848-00LAdvanced Field Theory Information
Fachstudierende UZH müssen das Modul PHY572 direkt an der UZH buchen.
W6 KP2V + 1UT. K. Gehrmann
KurzbeschreibungThe course treats the following topics in quantum field theory:

-Chiral symmetry and chiral perturbation theory
-Effective field Theories
-Axial anomaly
-Topological objects in Field Theory and the early universe
LernzielThe course aims to provide an introduction to selected advanced topics in Quantum Field Theory.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite: Quantum Field Theory I

Recommended: Quantum Field Theory II (to be attended in parallel)

Course homepage: Link
402-0888-18LFractionalization of Particles in PhysicsW6 KP2V + 1UC. Chamon
KurzbeschreibungThe course will cover fractionalization phenomena in one and two spatial dimensions. It will survey the theoretical methods used to understand fractionalization, including bosonization, Chern-Simons theory, quantum anomalies, and use of topological invariants. These methods will be applied in several examples.
LernzielIn condensed matter physics, the electron need not be “fundamental” in the sense that it may have little relation to the low-lying charge excitations due to strong interaction effects. In the fractional quantum Hall effect, for example, a very strong magnetic field enhances dramatically the importance of Coulomb interactions among electrons over their kinetic energy; so much so that elementary charge excitations carry a fractional charge of the electron.

The aim of this course is to explain by way of examples, often motivated but not limited to condensed matter physics, how interactions, either among particles or between particles and their background, can modify the quantum numbers of the “elementary” building blocks of matter, in short the fractionalization of particles in physics.

The course will cover fractionalization phenomena in one and two spatial dimensions. It will survey the theoretical methods used to understand fractionalization, including bosonization, Chern-Simons theory, quantum anomalies, and use of topological invariants. These methods will be applied in the study of fractionalization of charge in material systems in 1D and 2D, and in the study of topological insulators and superconductors.
Inhalt1. One-dimensional (1D) systems
• Fermiology on the lattice and in the continuum
• Symmetries
• Sublattice grading and spectral folding
• A model for polyacetylene
• The Peierls instability for polyacetylene
• The Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model

2. Zero-modes and fractionalization in 1D
• Point defects in the dimerization
• Zero modes bound to topological defects
• Zero modes in the lattice and in the continuum
• First encounter of charge fractionalization

3. Evaluation of the induced charge using various methods
• Supersymmetry and the Witten index
• The gradient expansion
• The adiabatic expansion
• Fractionalization from Abelian bosonization
• Rational vs. irrational charges in 1D

4. Fractionalization in one-dimensional superconductors
• Bogoliubov-de-Gennes Hamiltonians
• The Kitaev chain
• Majorana zero modes

5. 2D systems – Dirac fermions
• Graphene and the Dirac fermions in 2D
• Classification of masses for 2D Dirac fermions
• Vortices in mass order parameters
• Zero-modes tied to vortices
• Confinenement and deconfinement – axial gauge fields
• Rational vs. irrational charges in 2D – confinement vs. deconfinement

6. 2D systems – fractional quantum Hall systems
• Quantized Hall effect
• Laughlin gauge argument
• Flux insertion and fractional charge quantization
• Chern-Simons theory and electromagnetic response
• Wire construction of 2D fractional quantum Hall states
SkriptRequired Texts:
• C. Chamon and C. Mudry, manuscript on Fractionalization of Particles in Physics. These notes will be made available to students in the course.
LiteraturRecommended Texts:
There are many helpful references available to complement the notes, including:
• E. Fradkin, Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics, 2nd edition (Cambridge Univ. Press)
• A. Tsvelik, Quantum Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics, 2nd edition (Oxford univ. Press)
• C. Mudry, Lecture notes on field theory in condensed matter physics (World Scientific Publishing)
• B. A. Bernevig with T. L. Hughes, Topological Insulators and Topological Superconductors (Princeton Univ. Press)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesContact: Link
402-0888-00LField Theory in Condensed Matter Physics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W6 KP2V + 1U
KurzbeschreibungThe topics covered in this class are: superfluidity in weakly interacting Bose gas, the random phase approximation to the Coulomb interaction in the Jellium model, superconductivity within the random phase approximation, the renormalization group analysis of non-linear-sigma models and of the Kosterlitz-Thouless transition.
Lernziel
InhaltIn this class I will show, by examples, how field theory can describe some important phenomena in condensed matter physics. The transition from a discrete to a continuum description is illustrated with the one-dimensional Harmonic chain both in classical and quantum mechanics in Lecture 1. Spontaneous symmetry breaking is introduced with the phenomenon of superfluidity for a weakly interacting Bose gas in Lecture 2. Lectures 3 and 4 deal with the physics of screening in the Jellium model for electrons at the level of the random phase approximation. Superconductivity is described within the mean-field and random-phase approximation in Lectures 5 and 6. The Caldeira-Leggett model for dissipation, in the context of a Josephson junction, is treated in Lectures 7 and 8. Classical non-linear-sigma models are introduced in Lecture 9 and their beta functions are calculated explicitly for the O(N)/O(N-1) target manifold in the 2+epsilon expansion in Lectures 9 and 10. The Kosterlitz-Thouless phase transition is discussed in a one-loop renormalization group analysis in Lecture 11. Lecture 12 is devoted to bosonization in (1+1)-dimensional space time.
LiteraturLecture Notes on Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics,
Christopher Mudry,
World Scientific Publishing Company,
ISBN 978-981-4449-09-0 (Hardcover),
978-981-4449-10-6 (paperback)]
402-0862-18LStrongly Correlated ElectronsW6 KP2V + 1UR. Chitra
KurzbeschreibungElectronic correlations are at the core of rich quantum phases of matter like Mott insulators, quantum Hall effect,heavy fermions,
superconductivity, magnetism, to name a few. Correlated materials
display intriguing quantum phase transitions between competing phases of matter and have widespread applications.
LernzielThe aim of this course is to give Master students an introduction to
the complex world of strongly correlated electrons. It hopes to familiarise the students with both the phenomenology and give a flavour of the different methodologies that are required to study correlated systems. It should facilitate a better appreciation of
both experimental and theoretical research done in the field in D-Phys and D-Matl.
InhaltThe students will be introduced to certain classic topics in the field of correlated systems like metal-insulator transitions, magnetism, quantum impurity problems, spin-charge separation in Luttinger liquids etc. Elucidating the physics behind this exciting phenomenology has led to a deeper understanding of the role played by interactions, as well as the development of powerful methodologies to study correlated systems. A simple introduction to the methodology required to understand some of these phenomena will also be provided when possible.
Where possible, connection with experiments and real materials will be made. Students will be encouraged to read state of the art
research papers where possible.
SkriptRelevant original articles and review papers will be periodically recommended and lecture notes on some of the topics will be handed out when necessary.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesKnowledge of Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics is
recommended.
402-0801-66LMechanical MetamaterialsW4 KP2V + 1US. Huber
KurzbeschreibungA mechanical metamaterial derives its static or dynamic properties not from its microscopic composition but rather through its clever engineering at larger scales. In this course we introduce the basic principles behind the design of modern mechanical metamaterials such as the use of Bragg scattering, local resonances, topological band-structures, and non-linear effects.
LernzielThe students should get acquainted with a modern toolbox in the design of mechanical metamaterials. Equipped with the knowledge of the key design principles, the students will be able to choose the appropriate approach to create a metamaterial with a pre-defined functionality either for dynamic applications such as vibration isolation, wave-guiding, or the design of a heat-diode, or static properties such as stress absorption or the design of mechanisms used in robotics.
Inhalt1.) Wave propagation in continuous systems
2.) Wave properties
3.) Discrete systems
4.) Local resonances
5.) Topology by example
6.) Topological classification
7.) Static systems
8.) Non-linear waves
SkriptHand-outs will be available in class.
402-0810-00LComputational Quantum PhysicsW8 KP2V + 2UA. Soluyanov
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides an introduction to simulation methods for quantum systems, starting with the one-body problem and finishing with quantum field theory, with special emphasis on quantum many-body systems. Both approximate methods (Hartree-Fock, density functional theory) and exact methods (exact diagonalization, quantum Monte Carlo) are covered.
LernzielThe goal is to become familiar with computer simulation techniques for quantum physics, through lectures and practical programming exercises.
402-0812-00LComputational Statistical Physics Information W8 KP2V + 2UH. J. Herrmann
KurzbeschreibungSimulationsmethoden in der statistischen Physik. Klassische Monte-Carlo-Simulationen: finite-size scaling, Clusteralgorithmen, Histogramm-Methoden. Molekulardynamik-Simulationen: langreichweitige Wechselwirkungen, Ewald-Summation, diskrete Elemente, Parallelisierung.
LernzielDie Vorlesung ist eine Vertiefung von Simulationsmethoden in der statistischen Physik, und daher ideal als Fortführung der Veranstaltung "Introduction to Computational Physics" des Herbstsemesters mit folgenden Schwerpunkten. Klassische Monte-Carlo-Simulationen: finite-size scaling, Clusteralgorithmen, Histogramm-Methoden. Molekulardynamik-Simulationen: langreichweitige Wechselwirkungen, Ewald-Summation, diskrete Elemente, Parallelisierung.
InhaltSimulationsmethoden in der statistischen Physik.
Klassische Monte-Carlo-Simulationen: finite-size scaling, Clusteralgorithmen, Histogramm-Methoden. Molekulardynamik-Simulationen: langreichweitige Wechselwirkungen, Ewald-Summation, diskrete Elemente, Parallelisierung.
Auswahl: Weitere Wahlfächer
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0742-00LEnergy and Environment in the 21st Century (Part II) Information W6 KP2V + 1UM. Dittmar
KurzbeschreibungDespite the widely used concepts of sustainability and sustainable
development, one remarks the absence of a scientific
definition. In this lecture we will discuss, based on the natural laws and the scientific method, various proposed concepts for a
development towards sustainability.
LernzielA scientifically useful definition of sustainability?
Unsustainable aspects of our lifestyle and our society?
(unsustainable use of ressources, environmental destruction
and climate change, mass extinctions etc)
How long can humanity continue on its current unsustainable path,
what are the possible consequences? Historical examples of society collapse. What can we learn from them.
Existing Gedanken models/experiments (like Permaculture) promise to transform the human society into the direction of sustainability.
If these ideas would theoretically transform our global society
into a sustainable one, what are the large scale limitations and why
do we not yet follow these ideas?
InhaltIntroduction ``sustainability" (24.2.); Population Dynamik (3.3.);
finite (energy)-resources (10.3.); waste problems (17.3.);
water, soil and industrial agriculture (24.3.); biodiversity (31.3.); (un)-sustainable development (7.4./28.4./5.5); example for sustainable systems (12.5./19.5.); human nature, Ethics and earth-care(?) (26.5./2.6.)
SkriptWeb page:
Link
Literaturfor example:
Environmental Physics (Boeker and Grandelle)
A prosperous way down: Principles and Policies (H. Odum and E. Odum)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge of the ``physics laws" governing todays energy
system and it use to deliver ``useful" work for our life
(laws of energie conservation and of the
energy transformation to do work).

Interest to learn about the problems (and possible solutions)
related to the transition from an unsustainable use of renewable and non renewable (energy) resources to a sustainable system
using scientific method.
Auswahl: Neuroinformatik / INI
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
227-1032-00LNeuromorphic Engineering II Information
Information für UZH Studierende:
Die Lerneinheit kann nur an der ETH belegt werden. Die Belegung des Moduls INI405 ist an der UZH nicht möglich.

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der ETH für UZH Studierende: Link
W6 KP5GT. Delbrück, G. Indiveri, S.‑C. Liu
KurzbeschreibungThis course teaches the basics of analog chip design and layout with an emphasis on neuromorphic circuits, which are introduced in the fall semester course "Neuromorphic Engineering I".
LernzielDesign of a neuromorphic circuit for implementation with CMOS technology.
InhaltThis course teaches the basics of analog chip design and layout with an emphasis on neuromorphic circuits, which are introduced in the autumn semester course "Neuromorphic Engineering I".

The principles of CMOS processing technology are presented. Using a set of inexpensive software tools for simulation, layout and verification, suitable for neuromorphic circuits, participants learn to simulate circuits on the transistor level and to make their layouts on the mask level. Important issues in the layout of neuromorphic circuits will be explained and illustrated with examples. In the latter part of the semester students simulate and layout a neuromorphic chip. Schematics of basic building blocks will be provided. The layout will then be fabricated and will be tested by students during the following fall semester.
LiteraturS.-C. Liu et al.: Analog VLSI Circuits and Principles; software documentation.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisites: Neuromorphic Engineering I strongly recommended
Auswahl: Biophysik, Physikalische Chemie
kein Angebot in diesem Semester
Auswahl: Medizinphysik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0787-00LTherapeutic Applications of Particle Physics: Principles and Practice of Particle TherapyW6 KP2V + 1UA. J. Lomax
KurzbeschreibungPhysics and medical physics aspects of particle physics
Subjects: Physics interactions and beam characteristics; medical accelerators; beam delivery; pencil beam scanning; dosimetry and QA; treatment planning; precision and uncertainties; in-vivo dose verification; proton therapy biology.
LernzielThe lecture series is focused on the physics and medical physics aspects of particle therapy. The radiotherapy of tumours using particles (particularly protons) is a rapidly expanding discipline, with many new proton and particle therapy facilities currently being planned and built throughout Europe. In this lecture series, we study in detail the physics background to particle therapy, starting from the fundamental physics interactions of particles with tissue, through to treatment delivery, treatment planning and in-vivo dose verification. The course is aimed at students with a good physics background and an interest in the application of physics to medicine.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe former title of this course was "Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Applications of Particle Physics".
227-0968-00LMonte Carlo in Medical PhysicsW4 KP3GM. Stampanoni, M. K. Fix
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction in basics of Monte Carlo simulations in the field of medical radiation physics. General recipe for Monte Carlo simulations in medical physics from code selection to fine-tuning the implementation. Characterization of radiation by means of Monte Carlo simulations.
LernzielUnderstanding the concept of the Monte Carlo method. Getting familiar with the Monte Carlo technique, knowing different codes and several applications of this method. Learn how to use Monte Carlo in the field of applied medical radiation physics. Understand the usage of Monte Carlo to characterize the physical behaviour of ionizing radiation in medical physics. Share the enthusiasm about the potential of the Monte Carlo technique and its usefulness in an interdisciplinary environment.
InhaltThe lecture provides the basic principles of the Monte Carlo method in medical radiation physics. Some fundamental concepts on applications of ionizing radiation in clinical medical physics will be reviewed. Several techniques in order to increase the simulation efficiency of Monte Carlo will be discussed. A general recipe for performing Monte Carlo simulations will be compiled. This recipe will be demonstrated for typical clinical devices generating ionizing radiation, which will help to understand implementation of a Monte Carlo model. Next, more patient related effects including the estimation of the dose distribution in the patient, patient movements and imaging of the patient's anatomy. A further part of the lecture covers the simulation of radioactive sources as well as heavy ion treatment modalities. The field of verification and quality assurance procedures from the perspective of Monte Carlo simulations will be discussed. To complete the course potential future applications of Monte Carlo methods in the evolving field of treating patients with ionizing radiation.
SkriptA script will be provided.
402-0342-00LMedical Physics IIW6 KP2V + 1UP. Manser
KurzbeschreibungApplications of ionizing radiation in medicine such as radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and radiation diagnostics. Theory of dosimetry based on cavity theory and clinical consequences. Fundamentals of dose calculation, optimization and evaluation. Concepts of external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy. Recent and future developments: IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, particle therapy.
LernzielGetting familiar with the different medical applications of ionizing radiation in the fields of radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiation diagnostics. Dealing with concepts such as external beam radiation therapy as well as brachytherapy for the treatment of cancer patients. Understanding the fundamental cavity theory for dose measurements and its consequences on clinical practice. Understanding different delivery techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, brachytherapy, particle therapy using protons, heavy ions or neutrons. Understanding the principles of dose calculation, optimization and evaluation for radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and radiation diagnostic applications. Finally, the lecture aims to demonstrate that medical physics is a fascinating and evolving discipline where physics can directly be used for the benefits of patients and the society.
InhaltIn this lecture, the use of ionizing radiation in different clinical applications is discussed. Primarily, we will concentrate on radiation therapy and will cover applications such as external beam radiotherapy with photons and electrons, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery, brachytherapy, particle therapy using protons, heavy ions or neutrons. In addition, dosimetric methods based on cavity theory are reviewed and principles of treatment planning (dose calculation, optimization and evaluation) are discussed. Next to these topics, applications in nuclear medicine and radiation diagnostics are explained with the clear focus on dosimetric concepts and behaviour.
SkriptA script will be provided.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIt is recommended that the students have taken the lecture Medical Physics I in advance.
402-0343-00LPhysics Against Cancer: The Physics of Imaging and Treating CancerW6 KP2V + 1UA. J. Lomax, U. Schneider
KurzbeschreibungRadiotherapy is a rapidly developing and technology driven medical discipline that is heavily dependent on physics and engineering. In this lecture series, we will review and describe some of the current developments in radiotherapy, particularly from the physics and technological view point, and will indicate in which direction future research in radiotherapy will lie.
LernzielRadiotherapy is a rapidly developing and technology driven medical discipline that is heavily dependent on physics and engineering. In the last few years, a multitude of new techniques, equipment and technology have been introduced, all with the primary aim of more accurately targeting and treating cancerous tissues, leading to a precise, predictable and effective therapy technique. In this lecture series, we will review and describe some of the current developments in radiotherapy, particularly from the physics and technological view point, and will indicate in which direction future research in radiotherapy will lie. Our ultimate aim is to provide the student with a taste for the critical role that physics plays in this rapidly evolving discipline and to show that there is much interesting physics still to be done.
InhaltThe lecture series will begin with a short introduction to radiotherapy and an overview of the lecture series (lecture 1). Lecture 2 will cover the medical imaging as applied to radiotherapy, without which it would be impossible to identify or accurately calculate the deposition of radiation in the patient. This will be followed by a detailed description of the treatment planning process, whereby the distribution of deposited energy within the tumour and patient can be accurately calculated, and the optimal treatment defined (lecture 3). Lecture 4 will follow on with this theme, but concentrating on the more theoretical and mathematical techniques that can be used to evaluate different treatments, using mathematically based biological models for predicting the outcome of treatments. The role of physics modeling, in order to accurately calculate the dose deposited from radiation in the patient, will be examined in lecture 5, together with a review of mathematical tools that can be used to optimize patient treatments. Lecture 6 will investigate a rather different issue, that is the standardization of data sets for radiotherapy and the importance of medical data bases in modern therapy. In lecture 7 we will look in some detail at one of the most advanced radiotherapy delivery techniques, namely Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT). In lecture 8, the two topics of imaging and therapy will be somewhat combined, when we will describe the role of imaging in the daily set-up and assessment of patients. Lecture 9 follows up on this theme, in which a major problem of radiotherapy, namely organ motion and changes in patient and tumour geometry during therapy, will be addressed, together with methods for dealing with such problems. Finally, in lectures 10-11, we will describe in some of the multitude of different delivery techniques that are now available, including particle based therapy, rotational (tomo) therapy approaches and robot assisted radiotherapy. In the final lecture, we will provide an overview of the likely avenues of research in the next 5-10 years in radiotherapy. The course will be rounded-off with an opportunity to visit a modern radiotherapy unit, in order to see some of the techniques and delivery methods described in the course in action.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesAlthough this course is seen as being complimentary to the Medical Physics I and II course of Dr Manser, no previous knowledge of radiotherapy is necessarily expected or required for interested students who have not attended the other two courses.
402-0673-00LPhysics in Medical Research: From Humans to CellsW6 KP2V + 1UB. K. R. Müller
KurzbeschreibungThe aim of this lecture series is to introduce the role of physics in state-of-the-art medical research and clinical practice. Topics to be covered range from applications of physics in medical implant technology and tissue engineering, through imaging technology, to its role in interventional and non-interventional therapies.
LernzielThe lecture series is focused on applying physics in diagnosis, planning, and therapy close to clinical practice and fundamental medical research. Beside a general overview the lectures give a deep insight into selected techniques, which will help the students to apply the knowledge to related techniques.

In particular, the lectures will elucidate the physics behind the X-ray imaging currently used in clinical environment and contemporary high-resolution developments. It is the goal to visualize and quantify microstructures of human tissues and implants as well as their interface.

Ultrasound is not only used for diagnostic purposes but includes therapeutic approaches such as the control of the blood-brain barrier under MR-guidance.

Physicists in medicine are working on modeling and simulation. Based on the vascular structure in cancerous and healthy tissues, the characteristic approaches in computational physics to develop strategies against cancer are presented. In order to deliberately destroy cancerous tissue, heat can be supplied or extracted in different manner: cryotherapy (heat conductivity in anisotropic, viscoelastic environment), radiofrequency treatment (single and multi-probe), laser application, and proton therapy.

Medical implants play an important role to take over well-defined tasks within the human body. Although biocompatibility is here of crucial importance, the term is insufficiently understood. The aim of the lectures is the understanding of biocompatibility performing well-defined experiments in vitro and in vivo. Dealing with different classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers) the influence of surface modifications (morphology and surface coatings) are key issues for implant developments.

Mechanical stimuli can drastically influence soft and hard tissue behavior. The students should realize that a physiological window exists, where a positive tissue response is expected and how the related parameter including strain, frequency, and resting periods can be selected and optimized for selected tissues such as bone.

For the treatment of severe incontinence artificial smart muscles have to be developed. The students should have a critical look at promising solutions and the selection procedure as well as realize the time-consuming and complex way to clinical practice.

The course will be completed by a visit of advanced facilities within a leading Swiss hospital.
InhaltThis lecture series will cover the following topics:
Introduction: Imaging the human body down to individual cells
Development of artificial muscles
X-ray-based computed tomography in clinics and related medical research
High-resolution micro computed tomography
Phase tomography using hard X-rays in biomedical research
Metal-based implants and scaffolds
Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine
Biomedical simulations
Polymers for medical implants
From open surgery to non-invasive interventions - Physical approaches in medical imaging
Dental research
Focused Ultrasound and its clinical use
Applying physics in medicine: Benefitting patients
SkriptLink

login and password to be provided during the lecture
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesStudents from other departments are very welcome to join and gain insight into a variety of sophisticated techniques for the benefit of patients.
No special knowledge is required. Nevertheless, gaps in basic physical knowledge will result in additional efforts.
Auswahl: Umweltphysik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
701-1216-00LNumerical Modelling of Weather and Climate Information W4 KP3GC. Schär, U. Lohmann
KurzbeschreibungThe guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
LernzielThe guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
InhaltThe course provides an introduction into the following themes: numerical methods (finite differences and spectral methods); adiabatic formulation of atmospheric models (vertical coordinates, hydrostatic approximation); parameterization of physical processes (e.g. clouds, convection, boundary layer, radiation); atmospheric data assimilation and weather prediction; predictability (chaos-theory, ensemble methods); climate models (coupled atmospheric, oceanic and biogeochemical models); climate prediction.

Hands-on experience with simple models will be acquired in the tutorials.
SkriptSlides and lecture notes will be made available at
Link
LiteraturList of literature will be provided.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisites: to follow this course, you need some basic background in atmospheric science, numerical methods (e.g., "Numerische Methoden in der Umweltphysik", 701-0461-00L) as well as experience in programming
151-0110-00LCompressible FlowsW4 KP2V + 1UJ.‑P. Kunsch
KurzbeschreibungThemen: Instationäre eindimensionale Unterschall- und Überschallströmungen, Akustik, Schallausbreitung, Überschallströmung mit Stössen und Prandtl-Meyer Expansionen, Umströmung von schlanken Körpern, Stossrohre, Reaktionsfronten (Deflagration und Detonation).
Mathematische Werkzeuge: Charakteristikenverfahren, ausgewählte numerische Methoden.
LernzielIllustration der Physik der kompressiblen Strömungen und Üben der mathematischen Methoden anhand einfacher Beispiele.
InhaltDie Kompressibilität im Zusammenspiel mit der Trägheit führen zu Wellen in einem Fluid. So spielt die Kompressibilität bei instationären Vorgängen (Schwingungen in Gasleitungen, Auspuffrohren usw.) eine wichtige Rolle. Auch bei stationären Unterschallströmungen mit hoher Machzahl oder bei Überschallströmungen muss die Kompressibilität berücksichtigt werden (Flugtechnik, Turbomaschinen usw.).
In dem ersten Teil der Vorlesung wird die Wellenausbreitung bei eindimensionalen Unterschall- und Überschallströmungen behandelt. Es werden sowohl Wellen kleiner Amplitude in akustischer Näherung, als auch Wellen grosser Amplitude mit Stossbildung behandelt.

Der zweite Teil befasst sich mit ebenen stationären Überschallströmungen. Schlanke Körper in einer Parallelströmung werden als schwache Störungen der Strömung angesehen und können mit den Methoden der Akustik behandelt werden. Zu der Beschreibung der zweidimensionalen Überschallumströmung beliebiger Körper gehören schräge Verdichtungsstösse, Prandtl -Meyer Expansionen usw.. Unterschiedliche Randbedingungen (Wände usw.) und Wechselwirkungen, Reflexionen werden berücksichtigt.
Skriptnicht verfügbar
LiteraturEine Literaturliste mit Buchempfehlungen wird am Anfang der Vorlesung ausgegeben.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesVoraussetzungen: Fluiddynamik I und II
402-0573-00LAerosols II: Applications in Environment and TechnologyW4 KP2V + 1UJ. Slowik, U. Baltensperger, H. Burtscher
KurzbeschreibungMajor topics: Important sources and sinks of atmospheric aerosols and their importance for men and environment. Particle emissions from combustion systems, means to reduce emissions like particle filters.
LernzielProfound knowledge about aerosols in the atmosphere and applications of aerosols in technology
InhaltAtmospheric aerosols:
important sources and sinks, wet and dry deposition, chemical composition, importance for men and environment, interaction with the gas phase, influence on climate.
Technical aerosols:
combustion aerosols, techniques to reduce emissions, application of aerosols in technology
SkriptInformation is distributed during the lectures
Literatur- Colbeck I. (ed.) Physical and Chemical Properties of Aerosols, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, 1998.
- Seinfeld, J.H., and S.N. Pandis, Atmospheric chemistry and physics, John Wiley, New York, (1998).
701-1264-00LAtmospheric Physics Lab Work Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 18.

Target grous are: MSc Atmospheric and Climate Science, MSc Interdisciplinary Sciences, MSc Physics, MSc Environmental Sciences.

The waiting list willbe deleted on March 2nd, 2018.
W2.5 KP5PZ. A. Kanji
KurzbeschreibungVersuche aus den Bereichen Atmosphärenphysik, Meteorologie und Aerosolphysik, die im Labor und teilweise im Freien durchgeführt werden.
LernzielDas Praktikum bietet Einblicke in verschiedene Aspekte der Atmosphärenphysik, die anhand von Experimenten erarbeitet werden. Es werden dabei Kenntnisse über Luftbewegungen, die (windabhängige) Verdampfung und Abkühlung, sowie die Analyse von Feinstaubpartikeln und deren Einfluss auf die an der Erde gemessene Sonneneinstrahlung erlangt.
InhaltDetails zum Praktikum sind auf der Webseite zum Praktikum (siehe link) zu erfahren.
SkriptVersuchsanleitungen auf der Webseite
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesAus einer Liste von 5 Versuchen müssen 4 Versuche durchgeführt werden. Die Versuche werden in Zweiergruppen bearbeitet.
Zu Beginn findet eine Einführungsveranstaltung statt.
651-1504-00LSnowcover: Physics and ModellingW4 KP3GM. Schneebeli, H. Löwe
KurzbeschreibungSnow is a fascinating high-temperature material and relevant for applications in glaciology, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, polar climatology, remote sensing and natural hazards. This course introduces key concepts and underlying physical principles of snow, ranging from individual crystals to polar ice sheets.
LernzielThe course aims at a cross-disciplinary overview about the phenomenology of relevant processes in the snow cover, traditional and advanced experimental methods for snow measurements and theoretical foundations with key equations required for snow modeling. Tutorials and short presentations will also consider the bigger picture of snow physics with respect to climatology, hydrology and earth science.
InhaltThe lectures will treat snow formation, crystal growth, snow microstructure, metamorphism, ice physics, snow mechanics, heat and mass transport in the snowcover, surface energy balance, snow models, wind transport, snow chemistry, electromagnetic properties, experimental techniques.

The tutorials include a demonstration/exercise part and a presentation part. The demonstration/exercise part consolidates key subjects of the lecture by means of small data sets, mathematical toy models, order of magnitude estimates, image analysis and visualization, small simulation examples, etc. The presentation part comprises short presentations (about 15 min) based on selected papers in the subject.

First practical experience with modern methods measuring snow properties can be acquired in a field excursion.
SkriptLecture notes and selected publications.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesWe offer a voluntary field excursion to Davos on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Davos. We will demonstrate traditional and modern field-techniques (snow profile, Near-infrared photography, SnowMicroPen) and you will have the chance to use the instruments yourself. The excursion includes a visit of the SLF cold laboratories with the micro-tomography setup and the snowmaker.
Auswahl: Mathematik
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
401-3532-08LDifferential Geometry II Information W10 KP4V + 1UD. A. Salamon
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction to Differential Topology,
including degree theory and intersection theory;
Differential forms, including deRham cohomology and Poincare duality;
Vector bundles, including Thom isomorphism and Euler number.
LernzielThe aim of this course is to give an introduction to Differential Topology
including the degree of a mapping and intersection theory,
differential forms including deRham cohomology and Poincare duality,
and vector bundles including the Thom isomorphism theorem.
InhaltIntroduction to Differential Topology, including the mod-2 degree,
orientation and the Brouwer degree, Poincare-Hopf Theorem,
the Pontryagin construction, Hopf Degree Theorem.,
intersection theory, Lefschetz numbers;
Differential forms, Stokes, Cartan's formula, deRham cohomology,
Mayer-Vietoris, Poincare duality, Euler characteristic, Degree Theorem,
Gauss-Bonnet, Moser isotopy, Cech-DeRham complex and finite-dimensionality;
Vector bundles, Thom isomorphism, Euler number.
Literatur- J. Milnor, Topology from the Differential Viewpoint. Univ Virginia Press, 1969.
- V. Guillemin, A. Pollack, Differential Topology. Prentice-Hall, 1974.
- R. Bott, L.W. Tu, Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology, Springer, 1982.
- J. Robbin, D. Salamon, Introduction to Differential Topology, in preparation. Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite is a working knowledge of the introductory material in Differential Geometry I,
including smooth manifolds, tangent bundles, vector fields and flows.
see Link
401-3462-00LFunctional Analysis II Information W10 KP4V + 1UA. Carlotto
KurzbeschreibungFundamentals of the theory of distributions, Sobolev spaces, weak solutions of elliptic boundary value problems (solvability results both via linear methods and via direct variational methods), elliptic regularity theory, Schauder estimates, selected applications coming from physics and differential geometry.
LernzielAcquiring the language and methods of the theory of distributions in order to study differential operators and their fundamental solutions; mastering the notion of weak solutions of elliptic problems both for scalar and vector-valued maps, proving existence of weak solutions in various contexts and under various classes of assumptions; learning the basic tools and ideas of elliptic regularity theory and gaining the ability to apply these methods in important instances of contemporary mathematics.
SkriptLecture notes "Funktionalanalysis II" by Michael Struwe.
LiteraturUseful references for the course are the following textbooks:

Haim Brezis. Functional analysis, Sobolev spaces and partial differential equations. Universitext. Springer, New York, 2011.

David Gilbarg, Neil Trudinger. Elliptic partial differential equations of second order. Classics in Mathematics. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2001.

Qing Han, Fanghua Lin. Elliptic partial differential equations. Second edition. Courant Lecture Notes in Mathematics, 1. Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York; American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 2011.

Michael Taylor. Partial differential equations I. Basic theory. Second edition. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 115. Springer, New York, 2011.

Lars Hörmander. The analysis of linear partial differential operators. I. Distribution theory and Fourier analysis. Classics in Mathematics. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2003.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesFunctional Analysis I plus a solid background on the content of all Mathematics courses of the first two years of the undergraduate curriculum at ETH (most remarkably: fluency with measure theory, Lebesgue integration and L^p spaces).
401-0674-00LNumerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Not meant for BSc/MSc students of mathematics.
W8 KP4V + 2U + 1AR. Hiptmair
KurzbeschreibungDerivation, properties, and implementation of fundamental numerical methods for a few key partial differential equations: convection-diffusion, heat equation, wave equation, conservation laws. Implementation in C++ based on a finite element library.
LernzielMain skills to be acquired in this course:
* Ability to implement advanced numerical methods for the solution of partial differential equations efficiently.
* Ability to modify and adapt numerical algorithms guided by awareness of their mathematical foundations.
* Ability to select and assess numerical methods in light of the predictions of theory
* Ability to identify features of a PDE (= partial differential equation) based model that are relevant for the selection and performance of a numerical algorithm.
* Ability to understand research publications on theoretical and practical aspects of numerical methods for partial differential equations.
* Skills in the efficient implementation of finite element methods on unstructured meshes.

This course is neither a course on the mathematical foundations and numerical analysis of methods nor an course that merely teaches recipes and how to apply software packages.
Inhalt1 Case Study: A Two-point Boundary Value Problem
1.1 Introduction
1.2 A model problem
1.3 Variational approach
1.4 Simplified model
1.5 Discretization
1.5.1 Galerkin discretization
1.5.2 Collocation [optional]
1.5.3 Finite differences
1.6 Convergence
2 Second-order Scalar Elliptic Boundary Value Problems
2.1 Equilibrium models
2.1.1 Taut membrane
2.1.2 Electrostatic fields
2.1.3 Quadratic minimization problems
2.2 Sobolev spaces
2.3 Variational formulations
2.4 Equilibrium models: Boundary value problems
3 Finite Element Methods (FEM)
3.1 Galerkin discretization
3.2 Case study: Triangular linear FEM in two dimensions
3.3 Building blocks of general FEM
3.4 Lagrangian FEM
3.4.1 Simplicial Lagrangian FEM
3.4.2 Tensor-product Lagrangian FEM
3.5 Implementation of FEM in C++
3.5.1 Mesh file format (Gmsh)
3.5.2 Mesh data structures (DUNE)
3.5.3 Assembly
3.5.4 Local computations and quadrature
3.5.5 Incorporation of essential boundary conditions
3.6 Parametric finite elements
3.6.1 Affine equivalence
3.6.2 Example: Quadrilaterial Lagrangian finite elements
3.6.3 Transformation techniques
3.6.4 Boundary approximation
3.7 Linearization [optional]
4 Finite Differences (FD) and Finite Volume Methods (FV) [optional]
4.1 Finite differences
4.2 Finite volume methods (FVM)
5 Convergence and Accuracy
5.1 Galerkin error estimates
5.2 Empirical Convergence of FEM
5.3 Finite element error estimates
5.4 Elliptic regularity theory
5.5 Variational crimes
5.6 Duality techniques [optional]
5.7 Discrete maximum principle [optional]
6 2nd-Order Linear Evolution Problems
6.1 Parabolic initial-boundary value problems
6.1.1 Heat equation
6.1.2 Spatial variational formulation
6.1.3 Method of lines
6.1.4 Timestepping
6.1.5 Convergence
6.2 Wave equations [optional]
6.2.1 Vibrating membrane
6.2.2 Wave propagation
6.2.3 Method of lines
6.2.4 Timestepping
6.2.5 CFL-condition
7 Convection-Diffusion Problems
7.1 Heat conduction in a fluid
7.1.1 Modelling fluid flow
7.1.2 Heat convection and diffusion
7.1.3 Incompressible fluids
7.1.4 Transient heat conduction
7.2 Stationary convection-diffusion problems
7.2.1 Singular perturbation
7.2.2 Upwinding
7.3 Transient convection-diffusion BVP
7.3.1 Method of lines
7.3.2 Transport equation
7.3.3 Lagrangian split-step method
7.3.4 Semi-Lagrangian method
8 Numerical Methods for Conservation Laws
8.1 Conservation laws: Examples
8.2 Scalar conservation laws in 1D
8.3 Conservative finite volume discretization
8.3.1 Semi-discrete conservation form
8.3.2 Discrete conservation property
8.3.3 Numerical flux functions
8.3.4 Montone schemes
8.4 Timestepping
8.4.1 Linear stability
8.4.2 CFL-condition
8.4.3 Convergence
8.5 Higher order conservative schemes [optional]
8.5.1 Slope limiting
8.5.2 MUSCL scheme
8.6. FV-schemes for systems of conservation laws [optional]
SkriptLecture documents and classroom notes will be made available to the audience as PDF.
LiteraturChapters of the following books provide supplementary reading
(detailed references in course material):

* D. Braess: Finite Elemente,
Theorie, schnelle Löser und Anwendungen in der Elastizitätstheorie, Springer 2007 (available online).
* S. Brenner and R. Scott. Mathematical theory of finite element methods, Springer 2008 (available online).
* A. Ern and J.-L. Guermond. Theory and Practice of Finite Elements, volume 159 of Applied Mathematical Sciences. Springer, New York, 2004.
* Ch. Großmann and H.-G. Roos: Numerical Treatment of Partial Differential Equations, Springer 2007.
* W. Hackbusch. Elliptic Differential Equations. Theory and Numerical Treatment, volume 18 of Springer Series in Computational Mathematics. Springer, Berlin, 1992.
* P. Knabner and L. Angermann. Numerical Methods for Elliptic and Parabolic Partial Differential Equations, volume 44 of Texts in Applied Mathematics. Springer, Heidelberg, 2003.
* S. Larsson and V. Thomée. Partial Differential Equations with Numerical Methods, volume 45 of Texts in Applied Mathematics. Springer, Heidelberg, 2003.
* R. LeVeque. Finite Volume Methods for Hyperbolic Problems. Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2002.

However, study of supplementary literature is not important for for following the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesMastery of basic calculus and linear algebra is taken for granted.
Familiarity with fundamental numerical methods (solution methods for linear systems of equations, interpolation, approximation, numerical quadrature, numerical integration of ODEs) is essential.

Important: Coding skills and experience in C++ are essential.

Homework assignments involve substantial coding, partly based on a C++ finite element library. The written examination will be computer based and will comprise coding tasks.
401-1968-84LMonstrous and Other MoonshineW1 KP1GC. A. Keller
KurzbeschreibungAn introduction to monstrous moonshine and more modern moonshine.
Lernziel
Auswahl: Wahlfächer der Universität Zürich
Dozierende der Universität Zürich empfehlen folgende Lehrveranstaltungen ausdrücklich auch den Studierenden der Physik an der ETH Zürich.
Die entsprechenden Mobilitäts-Kreditpunkte sind nur nach Bewilligung durch den Studiendirektor anrechenbar. Gesuche nimmt das Studiensekretariat (Link) entgegen.
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-6394-00LAdvanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology (University of Zurich)
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
Der Kurs muss direkt an der UZH belegt werden.
UZH Modulkürzel: AST802

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der UZH: Link
W4 KP1VUni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungThis course is an extension of the core course "Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology".
Lernziel
InhaltThe topics in the course are as follows
- spherical collapse model, Press-Schechter formalism, applications (2 days)
- weak gravitational lensing (1 day)
- galaxy bias (2 days)
- nonlinear relativistic dynamics: ADM formalism (2 days)
- inflationary models, effective field theory (2 days)
- modification of gravity (1 day)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite: 402-0394-00L Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology
402-0752-00LExperimentelle Astroteilchenphysik (Universität Zürich)
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
Der Kurs muss direkt an der UZH belegt werden.
UZH Modulkürzel: PHY465

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der UZH: Link
W6 KP2V + 2UUni-Dozierende
Kurzbeschreibung
Lernziel
402-0770-00LPhysik mit Myonen: Von der Atomphysik zur Festkörperphysik (Universität Zürich)
Der Kurs muss direkt an der UZH belegt werden.
UZH Modulkürzel: PHY432

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der UZH: Link
W6 KP2V + 1UUni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungEinführung und Überblick in Myonenphysik. Schwerpunkt auf Anwendungen der polariserten Myonen als mikroskopische magnetische Proben in der Festkörperphysik/Chemie (Myonen Spinrotation und Relaxation Methoden). Beispiele aus aktueller Forschung in Magnetismus, Supraleitung, Halbleiterphysik und aus Untersuchungen von dünnen Filmen und Mehrfachschichten.
LernzielPositive und negative Myonen haben viele Anwendungsmöglichkeit in den verschiedensten Gebieten der Physik. Als Bausteine des Standardmodels spielen sie eine grundlegende Rolle in der Teilchenphysik. Das positive Myon findet Einsatz als mikroskopische magnetische Probe in der Festkörperphysik und als leichtes Proton in der Chemie und negative Myonen und Myonium in der Atom- und Molekularphysik. In dieser Vorlesung wird eine Einführung und ein Überblick von den physikalischen Fragen angeboten, die mit Myonen adressiert werden können und von den Methoden die dabei angewendet werden. Besondere Betonung wird auf die Anwendungen in der Festkörperphysik und Materialforschung gegeben (Myonen Spinrotations- und Relaxationmethoden, muSR). Beispiele aus Forschung in Magnetismus, Supraleitung, Untersuchung von dünnen Filmen. Bestimmung von fundamentalen Konstanten und Präzisionsspektroskopie mit Myonen. Die Vorlesung eignet sich gut für Leuten, die Interesse an einem Praktikum oder an einer Bacheleor/Masterarbeit in Myon Spin Spektroskopie Forschung am Paul Scherrer Institut haben.
InhaltEinführung: Myoneigenschaften, Erzeugung von Myonenstrahlen
Teilchenphysikaspekte: Myon-Zerfall, Messung der magnetischen Anomalie
Hyperfeinwechselwirkung, Myoniumspektroskopie
Grundlagen der Myon Spin Rotation /Relaxation /Resonanz
Statische und dynamische Spin Relaxation
Anwendungen in Magnetismus: Lokale magnetische Felder, Phasenübergänge, Spin-Glas Dynamik
Anwendungen in Supraleitung: Messung der magnetischen Eindringtiefe und Kohärenzlänge, Phasendiagramm von Hochtemperatur Supraleitern, Vortex-Materie
Wasserstoffzustände in Halbleitern
Dünnfilm und Oberflächenuntersuchungen mit niederenergetischen Myonen
SkriptEin Skript (auf Englisch) wird am Anfang jeder Vorlesung verteilt.
siehe auch Link
LiteraturLink
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesDie Lehrveranstaltung kann auf Englisch gehalten werden.
Allgemeine Wahlfächer
Den Studierenden steht das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETH Zürich zur individuellen Auswahl offen - mit folgenden Einschränkungen: Lehrveranstaltungen aus den ersten beiden Studienjahren eines Bachelor-Curriculums der ETH Zürich sowie Lehrveranstaltungen aus GESS "Wissenschaft im Kontext" sind nicht als allgemeines Wahlfach anrechenbar.
Die Dozierenden folgender Lehrveranstaltungen empfehlen sie ausdrücklich den Studierenden der Physik. (Für die Lehrveranstaltungen in dieser Liste können Sie die Kategorie "Allgemeine Wahlfächer" direkt in myStudies zuordnen. Für die Kategoriezuordnung anderer zugelassener Lehrveranstaltungen lassen Sie bei der Prüfungsanmeldung "keine Kategorie" ausgewählt und wenden Sie sich nach dem Verfügen des Prüfungsresultates an das Studiensekretariat (Link).)
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
227-1046-00LComputer Simulations of Sensory Systems Information W3 KP2V + 1UT. Haslwanter
KurzbeschreibungThis course deals with computer simulations of the human auditory, visual, and balance system. The lecture will cover the physiological and mechanical mechanisms of these sensory systems. And in the exercises, the simulations will be implemented with Python (or Matlab). The simulations will be such that their output could be used as input for actual neuro-sensory prostheses.
LernzielOur sensory systems provide us with information about what is happening in the world surrounding us. Thereby they transform incoming mechanical, electromagnetic, and chemical signals into “action potentials”, the language of the central nervous system.
The main goal of this lecture is to describe how our sensors achieve these transformations, how they can be reproduced with computational tools. For example, our auditory system performs approximately a “Fourier transformation” of the incoming sound waves; our early visual system is optimized for finding edges in images that are projected onto our retina; and our balance system can be well described with a “control system” that transforms linear and rotational movements into nerve impulses.
In the exercises that go with this lecture, we will use Python to reproduce the transformations achieved by our sensory systems. The goal is to write programs whose output could be used as input for actual neurosensory prostheses: such prostheses have become commonplace for the auditory system, and are under development for the visual and the balance system. For the corresponding exercises, at least some basic programing experience is required.
InhaltThe following topics will be covered:
• Introduction into the signal processing in nerve cells.
• Introduction into Python.
• Simplified simulation of nerve cells (Hodgkins-Huxley model).
• Description of the auditory system, including the application of Fourier transforms on recorded sounds.
• Description of the visual system, including the retina and the information processing in the visual cortex. The corresponding exercises will provide an introduction to digital image processing.
• Description of the mechanics of our balance system, and the “Control System”-language that can be used for an efficient description of the corresponding signal processing (essentially Laplace transforms and control systems).
SkriptFor each module additional material will be provided on the e-learning platform "moodle". The main content of the lecture is also available as a wikibook, under Link
LiteraturOpen source information is available as wikibook Link

For good overviews I recommend:
• L. R. Squire, D. Berg, F. E. Bloom, Lac S. du, A. Ghosh, and N. C. Spitzer. Fundamental Neuroscience, Academic Press - Elsevier, 2012 [ISBN: 9780123858702].
This book covers the biological components, from the functioning of an individual ion channels through the various senses, all the way to consciousness. And while it does not cover the computational aspects, it nevertheless provides an excellent overview of the underlying neural processes of sensory systems.

• Principles of Neural Science (5th Ed, 2012), by Eric Kandel, James Schwartz, Thomas Jessell, Steven Siegelbaum, A.J. Hudspeth
ISBN 0071390111 / 9780071390118
The standard textbook on neuroscience.

• P Wallisch, M Lusignan, M. Benayoun, T. I. Baker, A. S. Dickey, and N. G. Hatsopoulos. MATLAB for Neuroscientists, Academic Press, 2009.
Compactly written, it provides a short introduction to MATLAB, as well as a very good overview of MATLAB’s functionality, focusing on applications in different areas of neuroscience.

• G. Mather. Foundations of Sensation and Perception, 2nd Ed Psychology Press, 2009 [ISBN: 978-1-84169-698-0 (hardcover), oder 978-1-84169-699-7 (paperback)]
A coherent, up-to-date introduction to the basic facts and theories concerning human sensory perception.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesSince I have to gravel from Linz, Austria, to Zurich to give this lecture, I plan to hold this lecture in blocks (every 2nd week).
465-0952-00LBiomedical Photonics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W3 KP2V
KurzbeschreibungThe lecture introduces the principles of generation, propagation and detection of light and its therapeutic and diagnostic application in medicine.
LernzielThe lecture provides knowledge about light sources and light delivery systems, optical biomedical imaging techniques, optical measurement technologies and their specific applications in medicine. Fundamental principles will be accompanied by practical and contemporary examples. Different selected optical systems used in diagnostics and therapy will be discussed.
InhaltOptics always was strongly connected to the observation and interpretation of physiological phenomenon. The basic knowledge of optics for example was initially gained by studying the function of the human eye. Nowadays, biomedical optics is an independent research field that is no longer restricted to the observation of physiological processes but studies diagnostic and therapeutic problems in medicine. A basic prerequisite for applying optical techniques in medicine is the understanding of the physical properties of light, the light propagation in and its interaction with tissue. The lecture gives inside into the generation, propagation and detection of light, its propagation in tissue and into selected optical applications in medicine. Various optical imaging techniques (optical coherence tomography or optoacoustics) as well as therapeutic laser applications (refractive surgery, photodynamic therapy or nanosurgery) will be discussed.
Skriptwill be provided via Internet (Ilias)
Literatur- M. Born, E. Wolf, "Principles of Optics", Pergamon Press
- B.E.A. Saleh, M.C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics", John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- O. Svelto, "Principles of Lasers", Plenum Press
- J. Eichler, T. Seiler, "Lasertechnik in der Medizin", Springer Verlag
- M.H. Niemz, "Laser-Tissue Interaction", Springer Verlag
- A.J. Welch, M.J.C. van Gemert, "Optical-thermal response of laser-irradiated tissue", Plenum Press
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesLanguage of instruction: English
This is the same course unit (465-0952-00L) with former course title "Medical Optics".
151-0160-00LNuclear Energy SystemsW4 KP2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser, I. Günther-Leopold, W. Hummel, P. K. Zuidema
KurzbeschreibungKernenergie und Nachhaltigkeit, Urangewinnung, Urananreicherung, Kernbrennstoffherstellung, Wiederaufarbeitung ausgedienter Brennelemente, Entsorgung von radioaktivem Abfall, Lebenszyklusanalyse, Energie- und Stoffbilanzen von Kernkraftwerken.
LernzielDie Studenten erhalten einen Überblick über die physikalisch-chemischen Grundlagen, die technologischen Prozesse und die Entwicklungstrends in Bereich der gesamten nuklearen Energieumwandlungskette. Sie werden in die Lage versetzt, die Potentiale und Risiken der Einbettung der Kernenergie in ein komplexes Energiesystem einzuschätzen.
Inhalt(1) Überblick über den kosmischen und geologischen Ursprung von Uranvorkommen, Methoden des Uranbergbaus, der Urangewinnung aus dem Erz, (2) Urananreicherung (Diffusionszellen, Ultrazentrifugen, alternative Methoden), chemische Konvertierung Uranoxid - Fluorid - Oxid, Brennelementfertigung, Abbrand im Reaktor. (3) Wiederaufarbeitung abgebrannter Brennelemente (hydro- und pyrochemisch) einschliesslich der modernen Verfahren der Tiefentrennung hochaktiver Abfälle, Methoden der Minimierung von Menge und Radiotoxizität des nuklearen Abfalls, (4) Entsorgung von Nuklearabfall, Abfallkategorien und -herkunft, geologische und künstliche Barrieren in Tiefenlagern und deren Eigenschaften, Projekt für ein geologisches Tiefenlager für radioaktive Abfälle in der Schweiz, (5) Methoden zur Ermittlung der Nachhaltigkeit von Energiesystemen, Masse der Nachhaltigkeit, Vergleich der Kernenergie mit anderen Energieumwandlungstechnologien, Umwelteinfluss des Kernenergiesystems als Ganzes, spezieller Aspekt CO2-Emissionen, CO2-Reduktionskosten. Die Materialbilanzen unterschiedlicher Varianten des Brennstoffzyklus werden betrachtet.
SkriptVorlesungsfolien werden verteilt und in digitaler Form bereit gestellt.
151-0156-00LSafety of Nuclear Power Plants Information W4 KP2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser, V. Dang, L. Podofillini
KurzbeschreibungKnowledge about safety concepts and requirements of nuclear power plants and their implementation in deterministic safety concepts and safety systems. Knowledge about behavior under accident conditions and about the methods of probabilistic risk analysis and how to handle results. Introduction into key elements of the enhanced safety of nuclear systems for the future.
LernzielDeep understanding of safety requirements, concepts and system of nuclear power plants, knowledge of deterministic and probabilistic methods for safety analysis, aspects of nuclear safety research, licensing of nuclear power plant operation. Overview on key elements of the enhanced safety of nuclear systems for the future.
Inhalt(1) Introduction into the specific safety issues of nuclear power plants, main facts of health effects of ionizing radiation, defense in depth approach. (2) Reactor protection and reactivity control, reactivity induced accidents (RIA). (3) Loss-of-coolant accidents (LOCA), emergency core cooling systems. (4) Short introduction into severe accidents (Beyond Design Base Accidents, BDBA). (5) Probabilistic risk analysis (PRA level 1,2,3). (6) Passive safety systems. (7) Safety of innovative reactor concepts.
SkriptScript:
Hand-outs of lecture slides will be distributed
Audio recording of lectures will be provided
Script "Short introduction into basics of nuclear power"
LiteraturS. Glasston & A. Sesonke: Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Reactor System Engineering, Ed. 4, Vol. 2., Chapman & Hall, NY, 1994
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisites:
Recommended in advance (not binding): 151-0163-00L Nuclear Energy Conversion
151-0166-00LSpecial Topics in Reactor PhysicsW4 KP3GS. Pelloni, K. Mikityuk, A. Pautz
KurzbeschreibungReactor physics calculations for assessing the performance and safety of nuclear power plants are, in practice, carried out using large computer codes simulating different key phenomena. This course provides a basis for understanding state-of-the-art calculational methodologies in the above context.
LernzielStudents are introduced to advanced methods of reactor physics analysis for nuclear power plants.
InhaltCross-sections preparation. Slowing down theory. Differential form of the neutron transport equation and method of discrete ordinates (Sn). Integral form of the neutron transport equation and method of characteristics. Method of Monte-Carlo. Modeling of fuel depletion. Lattice calculations and cross-section parametrization. Modeling of full core neutronics using nodal methods. Modeling of feedbacks from fuel behavior and thermal hydraulics. Point and spatial reactor kinetics. Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis.
SkriptHand-outs will be provided on the website.
LiteraturChapters from various text books on Reactor Theory, etc.
151-2016-00LRadiation-Based Imaging Methods for Nuclear and Industrial ApplicationsW4 KP2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser, R. Adams
KurzbeschreibungThe course offers an overview of the engineering principles of radiation-based imaging methods as X-ray/gamma and neutron imaging. Special attention is given to the application of such methods to nuclear engineering, industrial and civil safety problems. The Lecture is complemented with numerical and hands on laboratory exercises.
LernzielUnderstanding of the principles and applicability of radiation-based imaging methods as radiography and tomography, their mathematical principles and the necessary data and signal processing methods. The lecture gives an overview of the associated radiation source and imaging detector technologies.
InhaltPrinciples of computed tomographic imaging (inverse problems, Radon transformation, central slice theorem); parallel, fan-, and cone-beam and limited angle tomography; image filtering and conditioning methods; back projection algorithms (FBP, ART, direct FFT, FDK); resolution and contrast; scatter and beam hardening artefacts; image rendering and segmentation; Radiation source technology: X-ray tubes/LINACs, synchrotrons, gamma sources, neutron sources (reactor, spallation, accelerator based, neutron generators); detector technology: interaction mechanisms for photons and neutrons, detector materials, resolution and efficiency; applicability and complementarity of photon vs. neutron based imaging techniques; thermal and fast neutron imaging; combined imaging modalities; Applications in nuclear technology: fuel bundle research (thermal-hydraulics, cladding hydration, spent fuel characterization etc.); non-nuclear industrial applications: multi-phase flows in oil and chemical industry, fuel cell research, cultural heritage investigations, PEPT etc.; applications in nuclear safe guards; applications for citizen and homeland security; More exotic approaches: energy selective imaging; TOF, ultra-fast X-ray tomography using deflected electron beams; the course is complemented with numerical exercises and hands on laboratory demonstrations (neutron imaging demo at ICON/PSI, X-ray/gamma imaging at ETH/PSI).
SkriptLecture slides, additional readings and exercise materials will be provided.
Literatur- Kak & Slaney: Principles of Computerized Tomographic Imaging (Link)
- Knoll: Radiation Detection and Measurement
- Smith: The Scientist and Engineers Guide to Digital Signal Processing (Link)
- Natterer: The Mathematics of Computerized Tomography, Wiley, 1986
- Neutron imaging flyer, PSI (Link)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic nuclear physics, recommended courses: 151-0163-00L Nuclear Energy Conversion, 151-2035-00L Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, 151-0123-00L Experimental Methods for Engineers, MATLAB skills for exercises.
151-1906-00LMultiphase FlowW4 KP3GH.‑M. Prasser
KurzbeschreibungGrundlagen zu mehrphasigen Systemen, insbesondere Gas-Flüssig, werden vermittelt. Die charakteristischen Merkmale von Mehrphasenströmungen und die Vorstellungen der Berechnungsmodelle werden zusammengefasst. Weiter wird auf die Rohrströmung, Filmströmung und Blasen-, res Tropfenströmung speziell eingegangen. Messmethoden werden vorgestellt und eine Zusammenfassung über CFD bei Mehrphasensystemen.
LernzielDie Vorlesung vermittelt ein Verständnis der Vorgänge in mehrphasigen Systemen und ermöglicht die Übertragung dieser Phänomene auf verschiedene technische Anwendungen. Aktuelle Beispiele und neue Entwicklungen werden aufgezeigt.
InhaltDie Lehrveranstaltung gibt einen Überblick über folgende Themengebiete, insbesondere Gas/Flüssigkeitssysteme:
Grundlagen mehrphasiger Systeme, Rohrströmungen, Filme, Blasen und Blasensäulen, Tropfen, Messtechnik, Mehrphasensysteme im Mikrobereich, Numerische Verfahren für mehrphasige Strömungen.
SkriptEin Skript ist vorhanden (in deutsch), teilweise englisch
LiteraturKapitelweise wird Fachliteratur empfohlen.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesDie Grundlagen der Fluiddynamik werden vorausgesetzt.
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 KP4GG. Haller
KurzbeschreibungThe internal structure of chaos; Hamiltonian dynamical systems; Normally hyperbolic invariant manifolds; Geometric singular perturbation theory; Finite-time dynamical systems
LernzielThe course introduces the student to advanced, comtemporary concepts of nonlinear dynamical systems analysis.
InhaltI. The internal structure of chaos: symbolic dynamics, Bernoulli shift map, sub-shifts of finite type; chaos is numerical iterations.

II.Hamiltonian dynamical systems: conservation and recurrence, stability of fixed points, integrable systems, invariant tori, Liouville-Arnold-Jost Theorem, KAM theory.

III. Normally hyperbolic invariant manifolds: Crash course on differentiable manifolds, existence, persistence, and smoothness, applications.
IV. Geometric singular perturbation theory: slow manifolds and their stability, physical examples. V. Finite-time dynamical system; detecting Invariant manifolds and coherent structures in finite-time flows
SkriptStudents have to prepare their own lecture notes
LiteraturBooks will be recommended in class
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesNonlinear Dynamics I (151-0532-00) or equivalent
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 KP4GP. Koumoutsakos, P. Chatzidoukas
KurzbeschreibungThis course focuses on programming methods and tools for parallel computing on multi and many-core architectures. Emphasis will be placed on practical and computational aspects of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation including the implementation of relevant algorithms on HPC architectures.
LernzielThe course will teach
- programming models and tools for multi and many-core architectures
- fundamental concepts of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation (UQ+P) for computational models of systems in Engineering and Life Sciences
InhaltHigh Performance Computing:
- Advanced topics in shared-memory programming
- Advanced topics in MPI
- GPU architectures and CUDA programming

Uncertainty Quantification:
- Uncertainty quantification under parametric and non-parametric modeling uncertainty
- Bayesian inference with model class assessment
- Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation
SkriptLink
Class notes, handouts
Literatur- Class notes
- Introduction to High Performance Computing for Scientists and Engineers, G. Hager and G. Wellein
- CUDA by example, J. Sanders and E. Kandrot
- Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial, Devinderjit Sivia
327-2222-00LSoft Materials: from Fundamentals to Applications Information W3 KP2V + 1UL. Isa
KurzbeschreibungThis course consists of a series of lectures, each focusing on a specific fundamental concept previously encountered by the student during basic courses, and on its direct relevance for soft materials and their applications (e.g. colloidal crystals, dense suspensions, emulsions, foams and liquid crystals).
LernzielSoft materials, such as complex fluids, polymers, liquid crystals, foams etc. are of paramount importance in many technological applications and consumer products. Additionally, they also work as "open laboratories", where basic phenomena, normally studied at the atomic or molecular length and time scales, can be easily and directly observed at the micro and nanoscale.
The aim of this course is to offer the student the possibility to connect fundamental concepts (e.g. entropy or thermodynamic equilibrium), which too often stay as abstract constructions, to direct examples of soft materials. At the end of the course the student will have acquired advanced knowledge of soft matter systems and strengthened his/her background in basic physics and physical chemistry.
InhaltEach lecture will be divided into two parts. In the first part a specific concept will be introduced and discussed. In the second part the implications for soft materials will be presented, often with practical demonstration in the class.
Examples are:
- Entropy and phase transitions; application to colloidal crystals.
- Thermodynamics versus kinetics; application to Pickering emulsions.
- Excluded volume; application to liquid crystals.
The detailed series will be presented at the beginning of the course.
SkriptNotes will be handed out during the lectures and published online before each lecture.
LiteraturProvided in the lecture notes.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPre-existing notions of physics, thermodynamics, physical chemistry and statistical mechanics are necessary
327-5102-00LMolecular and Materials Modelling Information W4 KP2V + 2UD. Passerone, C. Pignedoli
Kurzbeschreibung"Molecular and Materials Modelling" introduces the basic techniques to interpret experiments with contemporary atomistic simulation. These techniques include force fields or density functional theory (DFT) based molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo. Structural and electronic properties, thermodynamic and kinetic quantities, and various spectroscopies will be simulated for nanoscale systems.
LernzielThe ability to select a suitable atomistic approach to model a nanoscale system, and to employ a simulation package to compute quantities providing a theoretically sound explanation of a given experiment. This includes knowledge of empirical force fields and insight in electronic structure theory, in particular density functional theory (DFT). Understanding the advantages of Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics (MD), and how these simulation methods can be used to compute various static and dynamic material properties. Basic understanding on how to simulate different spectroscopies (IR, STM, X-ray, UV/VIS). Performing a basic computational experiment: interpreting the experimental input, choosing theory level and model approximations, performing the calculations, collecting and representing the results, discussing the comparison to the experiment.
SkriptA script will be made available.
LiteraturD. Frenkel and B. Smit, Understanding Molecular Simulations, Academic Press, 2002.

M. P. Allen and D.J. Tildesley, Computer Simulations of Liquids, Oxford University Press 1990.

Andrew R. Leach, Molecular Modelling, principles and applications, Pearson, 2001
529-0442-00LAdvanced Kinetics Information W6 KP3GH. J. Wörner, J. Richardson
KurzbeschreibungDiese Vorlesung befasst sich mit den quantendynamischen Grundlagen der chemischen Reaktionskinetik und führt in die experimentellen Methoden der zeitaufgelösten Molekularspektroskopie ein.
LernzielIn dieser Vorlesung werden die konzeptuellen Grundlagen der chemischen Reaktionskinetik vermittelt und es wird gezeigt, wie molekulare Primärprozesse experimentell beobachtet werden können.
SkriptWird online zur Verfügung gestellt.
LiteraturD. J. Tannor, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: A Time-Dependent Perspective
R. D. Levine, Molecular Reaction Dynamics
S. Mukamel, Principles of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy
Z. Chang, Fundamentals of Attosecond Optics
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes529-0422-00L Physikalische Chemie II: Chemische Reaktionskinetik
529-0434-00LPhysical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy Information W4 KP3GR. Signorell
KurzbeschreibungAbsorption und Streuung elektromagnetischer Strahlung; Übergangswahrscheinlichkeiten, Ratengleichungen; Einsteinkoeffizienten und Laser; Auswahlregeln und Symmetrie; Bandenformen, Energieübertragung und Verbreiterungsmechanismen; Atomspektroskopie; Molekülspektroskopie: Schwingung und Rotation; Spektroskopie von Clustern, Nanopartikeln und kondensierten Phasen
LernzielDie Vorlesung vermittelt Kenntnisse über Atom- und Molekülspektroskopie sowie die Spektroskopie in kondensierter Phase, wobei sowohl theoretische als auch experimentelle Aspekte behandelt werden. Im Vordergrund steht die Wechselwirkung zwischen elektromagnetischer Strahlung und Materie.
InhaltAbsorption und Streuung elektromagnetischer Strahlung; Übergangswahrscheinlichkeiten, Ratengleichungen; Einsteinkoeffizienten und Laser; Auswahlregeln und Symmetrie; Bandenformen, Energieübertragung und Verbreiterungsmechanismen; Atomspektroskopie; Molekülspektroskopie: Schwingung und Rotation; Spektroskopie von Clustern, Nanopartikeln und kondensierten Phasen
Skriptexistiert teilweise
529-0440-00LPhysical Electrochemistry and ElectrocatalysisW6 KP3GT. Schmidt
KurzbeschreibungFundamentals of electrochemistry, electrochemical electron transfer, electrochemical processes, electrochemical kinetics, electrocatalysis, surface electrochemistry, electrochemical energy conversion processes and introduction into the technologies (e.g., fuel cell, electrolysis), electrochemical methods (e.g., voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy), mass transport.
LernzielProviding an overview and in-depth understanding of Fundamentals of electrochemistry, electrochemical electron transfer, electrochemical processes, electrochemical kinetics, electrocatalysis, surface electrochemistry, electrochemical energy conversion processes (fuel cell, electrolysis), electrochemical methods and mass transport during electrochemical reactions. The students will learn about the importance of electrochemical kinetics and its relation to industrial electrochemical processes and in the energy seactor.
InhaltReview of electrochemical thermodynamics, description electrochemical kinetics, Butler-Volmer equation, Tafel kinetics, simple electrochemical reactions, electron transfer, Marcus Theory, fundamentals of electrocatalysis, elementary reaction processes, rate-determining steps in electrochemical reactions, practical examples and applications specifically for electrochemical energy conversion processes, introduction to electrochemical methods, mass transport in electrochemical systems. Introduction to fuel cells and electrolysis
SkriptWill be handed out during the Semester
LiteraturPhysical Electrochemistry, E. Gileadi, Wiley VCH
Electrochemical Methods, A. Bard/L. Faulkner, Wiley-VCH
Modern Electrochemistry 2A - Fundamentals of Electrodics, J. Bockris, A. Reddy, M. Gamboa-Aldeco, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
227-0948-00LMagnetic Resonance Imaging in MedicineW4 KP3GS. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction to magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, encoding and contrast mechanisms and their application in medicine.
LernzielUnderstand the basic principles of signal generation, image encoding and decoding, contrast manipulation and the application thereof to assess anatomical and functional information in-vivo.
InhaltIntroduction to magnetic resonance imaging including basic phenomena of nuclear magnetic resonance; 2- and 3-dimensional imaging procedures; fast and parallel imaging techniques; image reconstruction; pulse sequences and image contrast manipulation; equipment; advanced techniques for identifying activated brain areas; perfusion and flow; diffusion tensor imaging and fiber tracking; contrast agents; localized magnetic resonance spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging; diagnostic applications and applications in research.
SkriptD. Meier, P. Boesiger, S. Kozerke
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy
227-0384-00LUltrasound Fundamentals, Imaging, and Medical Applications Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 25.
W4 KP3GO. Göksel
KurzbeschreibungUltrasound is the only imaging modality that is nonionizing (safe), real-time, cost-effective, and portable, with many medical uses in diagnosis, intervention guidance, surgical navigation, and as a therapeutic option. In this course, we introduce conventional and prospective applications of ultrasound, starting with the fundamentals of ultrasound physics and imaging.
LernzielStudents can use the fundamentals of ultrasound, to analyze and evaluate ultrasound imaging techniques and applications, in particular in the field of medicine, as well as to design and implement basic applications.
InhaltUltrasound is used in wide range of products, from car parking sensors, to assessing fault lines in tram wheels. Medical imaging is the eye of the doctor into body; and ultrasound is the only imaging modality that is nonionizing (safe), real-time, cheap, and portable. Some of its medical uses include diagnosing breast and prostate cancer, guiding needle insertions/biopsies, screening for fetal anomalies, and monitoring cardiac arrhythmias. Ultrasound physically interacts with the tissue, and thus can also be used therapeutically, e.g., to deliver heat to treat tumors, break kidney stones, and targeted drug delivery. Recent years have seen several novel ultrasound techniques and applications – with many more waiting in the horizon to be discovered.

This course covers ultrasonic equipment, physics of wave propagation, numerical methods for its simulation, image generation, beamforming (basic delay-and-sum and advanced methods), transducers (phased-, linear-, convex-arrays), near- and far-field effect, imaging modes (e.g., A-, M-, B-mode), Doppler and harmonic imaging, ultrasound signal processing techniques (e.g., filtering, time-gain-compensation, displacement tracking), image analysis techniques (deconvolution, real-time processing, tracking, segmentation, computer-assisted interventions), acoustic-radiation force, plane-wave imaging, contrast agents, micro-bubbles, elastography, biomechanical characterization, high-intensity focused ultrasound and therapy, lithotripsy, histotripsy, photo-acoustics phenomenon and opto-acoustic imaging, as well as sample non-medical applications such as the basics of non-destructive testing (NDT).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesHands-on exercises will help apply concepts learned in the module, and will involve a mix of designing, implementing, and evaluating in simulation environments, such as Matlab FieldII and k-Wave toolboxes.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic numerical methods.
Basic programming skills and experience in Matlab.
227-0158-00LSemiconductor Devices: Transport Theory and Monte Carlo Simulation Information
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W4 KP2V + 1U
KurzbeschreibungThe first part deals with semiconductor transport theory including the necessary quantum mechanics.
In the second part, the Boltzmann equation is solved with the stochastic methods of Monte Carlo simulation.
The exercises address also TCAD simulations of MOSFETs. Thus the topics include theoretical physics,
numerics and practical applications.
LernzielOn the one hand, the link between microscopic physics and its concrete application in device simulation is established; on the other hand, emphasis is also laid on the presentation of the numerical techniques involved.
InhaltQuantum theoretical foundations I (state vectors, Schroedinger and Heisenberg picture). Band structure (Bloch theorem, one dimensional periodic potential, density of states). Pseudopotential theory (crystal symmetries, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone).
Semiclassical transport theory (Boltzmann transport equation (BTE), scattering processes, linear transport).<br>
Monte Carlo method (Monte Carlo simulation as solution method of the BTE, algorithm, expectation values).<br>
Implementational aspects of the Monte Carlo algorithm (discretization of the Brillouin zone, self-scattering according to Rees, acceptance- rejection method etc.). Bulk Monte Carlo simulation (velocity-field characteristics, particle generation, energy distributions, transport parameters). Monte Carlo device simulation (ohmic boundary conditions, MOSFET simulation).
Quantum theoretical foundations II (limits of semiclassical transport theory, quantum mechanical derivation of the BTE, Markov-Limes).
SkriptLecture notes (in German)
227-0303-00LAdvanced PhotonicsW6 KP2V + 1U + 1AA. Dorodnyy, A. Emboras, M. Burla, P. Ma, T. Watanabe
KurzbeschreibungLecture gives comprehensive insight into nano-scale photonic devices, physical fundamentals behind, simulation techniques and an overview of the design and fabrication. Following applications of nano-scale photonic structures are discussed: waveguides, fiber couplers, light sources, modulators and detectors, photovoltaic cells, atomic-level devices, integrated microwave/optical devices.
LernzielGeneral training in advanced photonic device design with an overview of simulation, fabrication, and characterization techniques. Hands-on experience with photonic and optoelectronic device modeling and simulation.
SkriptThe presentation and the lecture notes will be provided every week.
LiteraturProf. Thomas Inn: Semiconductor Nanostructures, Oxford University Press
Prof. Peter Wurfel: Physics of Solar Cells, Wiley
Prof. H. Gatzen, Prof. Volker Saile, Prof. Juerg Leuthold: Micro and Nano Fabrication, Springer
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge of semiconductor physics, physics of the electromagnetic filed and thermodynamics.
227-0390-00LElements of MicroscopyW4 KP3GM. Stampanoni, G. Csúcs, A. Sologubenko
KurzbeschreibungThe lecture reviews the basics of microscopy by discussing wave propagation, diffraction phenomena and aberrations. It gives the basics of light microscopy, introducing fluorescence, wide-field, confocal and multiphoton imaging. It further covers 3D electron microscopy and 3D X-ray tomographic micro and nanoimaging.
LernzielSolid introduction to the basics of microscopy, either with visible light, electrons or X-rays.
InhaltIt would be impossible to imagine any scientific activities without the help of microscopy. Nowadays, scientists can count on very powerful instruments that allow investigating sample down to the atomic level.
The lecture includes a general introduction to the principles of microscopy, from wave physics to image formation. It provides the physical and engineering basics to understand visible light, electron and X-ray microscopy.
During selected exercises in the lab, several sophisticated instrument will be explained and their capabilities demonstrated.
LiteraturAvailable Online.
227-0396-00LEXCITE Interdisciplinary Summer School on Bio-Medical Imaging Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
The school admits 60 MSc or PhD students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering based on a selection process.

Students have to apply for acceptance by April 23, 2018. To apply a curriculum vitae and an application letter need to be submitted. The notification of acceptance will be given by May 25, 2018. Further information can be found at: Link.
W4 KP6GS. Kozerke, G. Csúcs, J. Klohs-Füchtemeier, S. F. Noerrelykke, M. P. Wolf
KurzbeschreibungTwo-week summer school organized by EXCITE (Center for EXperimental & Clinical Imaging TEchnologies Zurich) on biological and medical imaging. The course covers X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear imaging, ultrasound imaging, infrared and optical microscopy, electron microscopy, image processing and analysis.
LernzielStudents understand basic concepts and implementations of biological and medical imaging. Based on relative advantages and limitations of each method they can identify preferred procedures and applications. Common foundations and conceptual differences of the methods can be explained.
InhaltTwo-week summer school on biological and medical imaging. The course covers concepts and implementations of X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear imaging, ultrasound imaging, infrared and optical microscopy and electron microscopy. Multi-modal and multi-scale imaging and supporting technologies such as image analysis and modeling are discussed. Dedicated modules for physical and life scientists taking into account the various backgrounds are offered.
SkriptHand-outs, Web links
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe school admits 60 MSc or PhD students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering based on a selection process. To apply a curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose and applicants references need to be submitted. Further information can be found at: Link
227-0434-10LMathematics of InformationW8 KP3V + 2U + 2AH. Bölcskei
KurzbeschreibungThe class focuses on fundamental mathematical aspects of data sciences: Information theory (lossless and lossy compression), sampling theory, compressed sensing, dimensionality reduction (Johnson-Lindenstrauss Lemma), randomized algorithms for large-scale numerical linear algebra, approximation theory, neural networks as function approximators, mathematical foundations of deep learning.
LernzielAfter attending this lecture, participating in the exercise sessions, and working on the homework problem sets, students will have acquired a working knowledge of the most commonly used mathematical theories in data science. Students will also have to carry out a research project, either individually or in groups, with presentations at the end of the semester.
Inhalt1. Information theory: Entropy, mutual information, lossy compression, rate-distortion theory, lossless compression, arithmetic coding, Lempel-Ziv compression

2. Signal representations: Frames in finite-dimensional spaces, frames in Hilbert spaces, wavelets, Gabor expansions

3. Sampling theorems: The sampling theorem as a frame expansion, irregular sampling, multi-band sampling, density theorems, spectrum-blind sampling

4. Sparsity and compressed sensing: Uncertainty principles, recovery algorithms, Lasso, matching pursuits, compressed sensing, non-linear approximation, best k-term approximation, super-resolution

5. High-dimensional data and dimensionality reduction: Random projections, the Johnson-Lindenstrauss Lemma, sketching

6. Randomized algorithms for large-scale numerical linear algebra: Large-scale matrix computations, randomized algorithms for approximate matrix factorizations, matrix sketching, fast algorithms for large-scale FFTs

7. Mathematics of (deep) neural networks: Universal function approximation with single-and multi-layer networks, fundamental limits on compressibility of signal classes, Kolmogorov epsilon-entropy of signal classes, geometry of decision surfaces, convolutional neural networks, scattering networks
SkriptDetailed lecture notes will be provided as we go along.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course is aimed at students with a background in basic linear algebra, analysis, and probability. We will, however, review required mathematical basics throughout the semester in the exercise sessions.
227-0159-00LSemiconductor Devices: Quantum Transport at the Nanoscale Information W6 KP2V + 2UM. Luisier, A. Emboras
KurzbeschreibungThis class offers an introduction into quantum transport theory, a rigorous approach to electron transport at the nanoscale. It covers different topics such as bandstructure, Wave Function and Non-equilibrium Green's Function formalisms, and electron interactions with their environment. Matlab exercises accompany the lectures where students learn how to develop their own transport simulator.
LernzielThe continuous scaling of electronic devices has given rise to structures whose dimensions do not exceed a few atomic layers. At this size, electrons do not behave as particle any more, but as propagating waves and the classical representation of electron transport as the sum of drift-diffusion processes fails. The purpose of this class is to explore and understand the displacement of electrons through nanoscale device structures based on state-of-the-art quantum transport methods and to get familiar with the underlying equations by developing his own nanoelectronic device simulator.
InhaltThe following topics will be addressed:
- Introduction to quantum transport modeling
- Bandstructure representation and effective mass approximation
- Open vs closed boundary conditions to the Schrödinger equation
- Comparison of the Wave Function and Non-equilibrium Green's Function formalisms as solution to the Schrödinger equation
- Self-consistent Schödinger-Poisson simulations
- Quantum transport simulations of resonant tunneling diodes and quantum well nano-transistors
- Top-of-the-barrier simulation approach to nano-transistor
- Electron interactions with their environment (phonon, roughness, impurity,...)
- Multi-band transport models
SkriptLecture slides are distributed every week and can be found at
Link
LiteraturRecommended textbook: "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems", Supriyo Datta, Cambridge Studies in Semiconductor Physics and Microelectronic Engineering, 1997
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge of semiconductor device physics and quantum mechanics
227-0395-00LNeural SystemsW6 KP2V + 1U + 1AR. Hahnloser, M. F. Yanik, B. Grewe
KurzbeschreibungThis course introduces principles of information processing in neural systems. It covers basic neuroscience on a level suitable for engineering students. The course introduces neuroscientific techniques used in studies of both animal behaviors and their underlying neural mechanisms. Students learn about neural signaling principles gained from experimental data.
LernzielThis course introduces
- Methods for monitoring of animal behaviors in complex environments
- Information-theoretic principles of behavior
- Methods for performing neurophysiological recordings in intact nervous systems
- Methods for manipulating the state and activity in selective neuron types
- Methods for reconstructing the synaptic networks among neurons
- Information decoding from neural populations, and
- Neurobiological principles for machine learning.
InhaltFrom active membranes to propagation of action potentials. From synaptic physiology to synaptic learning rules. From receptive fields to neural population decoding. From fluorescence imaging to connectomics. Methods for reading and manipulation neural ensembles. From classical conditioning to reinforcement learning. From the visual system to deep convolutional networks. Brain architectures for learning and memory. From birdsong to computational linguistics.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBefore taking this course, students are encouraged to complete "Bioelectronics and Biosensors" (227-0393-10L)
363-0588-00LComplex Networks Information W4 KP2V + 1UI. Scholtes
KurzbeschreibungThe course provides an overview of the methods and abstractions used in (i) the quantitative study of complex networks, (ii) empirical network analysis, (iii) the study of dynamical processes in networked systems, (iv) the analysis of robustness of networked systems, (v) the study of network evolution, and (vi) data mining techniques for networked data sets.
Lernziel* the network approach to complex systems, where actors are represented as nodes and interactions are represented as links
* learn about structural properties of classes of networks
* learn about feedback mechanism in the formation of networks
* learn about statistical inference and data mining techniques for data on networked systems
* learn methods and abstractions used in the growing literature on complex networks
InhaltNetworks matter! This holds for social and economic systems, for technical infrastructures as well as for information systems. Increasingly, these networked systems are outside the control of a centralized authority but rather evolve in a distributed and self-organized way. How can we understand their evolution and what are the local processes that shape their global features? How does their topology influence dynamical processes like diffusion? And how can we characterize the importance of specific nodes?

This course provides a systematic answer to such questions, by developing methods and tools which can be applied to networks in diverse areas like infrastructure, communication, information systems, biology or (online) social networks. In a network approach, agents in such systems (like e.g. humans, computers, documents, power plants, biological or financial entities) are represented as nodes, whereas their interactions are represented as links.

The first part of the course, "Introduction to networks: basic and advanced metrics", describes how networks can be represented mathematically and how the properties of their link structures can be quantified empirically.

In a second part "Stochastic Models of Complex Networks" we address how analytical statements about crucial properties like connectedness or robustness can be made based on simple macroscopic stochastic models without knowing the details of a topology.

In the third part we address "Dynamical processes on complex networks". We show how a simple model for a random walk in networks can give insights into the authority of nodes, the efficiency of diffusion processes as well as the existence of community structures.

A fourth part "Network Optimisation and Inference" introduces models for the emergence of complex topological features which are due to stochastic optimization processes, as well as statistical methods to detect patterns in large data sets on networks.

In a fifth part, we address "Network Dynamics", introducing models for the emergence of complex features that are due to (i) feedback phenomena in simple network growth processes or (iii) order correlations in systems with highly dynamic links.

A final part "Research Trends" introduces recent research on the application of data mining and machine learning techniques to relational data.
SkriptThe lecture slides are provided as handouts - including notes and literature sources - to registered students only.
All material is to be found on Moodle at the following URL: Link
LiteraturSee handouts. Specific literature is provided for download - for registered students, only.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThere are no pre-requisites for this course. Self-study tasks (to be solved analytically and by means of computer simulations) are provided as home work. Weekly exercises (45 min) are used to discuss selected solutions. Active participation in the exercises is strongly suggested for a successful completion of the final exam.
363-0543-00LAgent-Based Modelling of Social Systems Information W3 KP2V + 1UF. Schweitzer
KurzbeschreibungAgent-based modeling is introduced as a bottom-up approach to understand the complex dynamics of social systems. The course is based on formal models of agents and their interactions. Computer simulations using Python allow the quantitative analysis of a wide range of social phenomena, e.g. cooperation and competition, opinion dynamics, spatial interactions and behaviour in social networks.
LernzielA successful participant of this course is able to
- understand the rationale of agent-based models of social systems
- understand the relation between rules implemented at the individual level and the emerging behavior at the global level
- learn to choose appropriate model classes to characterize different social systems
- grasp the influence of agent heterogeneity on the model output
- efficiently implement agent-based models using Python and visualize the output
InhaltThis full-featured course on agent-based modeling (ABM) allows participants with no prior expertise to understand concepts, methods and tools of ABM, to apply them in their master or doctoral thesis. We focus on a formal description of agents and their interactions, to allow for a suitable implementation in computer simulations. Given certain rules for the agents, we are interested to model their collective dynamics on the systemic level.

Agent-based modeling is introduced as a bottom-up approach to understand the complex dynamics of social systems.
Agents represent the basic constituents of such systems. The are described by internal states or degrees of freedom (opinions, strategies, etc.), the ability to perceive and change their environment, and the ability to interact with other agents. Their individual (microscopic) actions and interactions with other agents, result in macroscopic (collective, system) dynamics with emergent properties, which we want to understand and to analyze.

The course is structured in three main parts. The first two parts introduce two main agent concepts - Boolean agents and Brownian agents, which differ in how the internal dynamics of agents is represented. Boolean agents are characterized by binary internal states, e.g. yes/no opinion, while Brownian agents can have a continuous spectrum of internal states, e.g. preferences and attitudes. The last part introduces models in which agents interact in physical space, e.g. migrate or move collectively.

Throughout the course, we will discuss a wide variety of application areas, such as:
- opinion dynamics and social influence,
- cooperation and competition,
- online social networks,
- systemic risk
- emotional influence and communication
- swarming behavior
- spatial competition

While the lectures focus on the theoretical foundations of agent-based modeling, weekly exercise classes provide practical skills. Using the Python programming language, the participants implement agent-based models in guided and in self-chosen projects, which they present and jointly discuss.
SkriptThe lecture slides will be available on the Moodle platform, for registered students only.
LiteraturSee handouts. Specific literature is provided for download, for registered students only.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesParticipants of the course should have some background in mathematics and an interest in formal modeling and in computer simulations, and should be motivated to learn about social systems from a quantitative perspective.

Prior knowledge of Python is not necessary.

Self-study tasks are provided as home work for small teams (2-4 members).
Weekly exercises (45 min) are used to discuss the solutions and guide the students.

The examination will account for 70% of the grade and will be conducted electronically. The "closed book" rule applies: no books, no summaries, no lecture materials. The exam questions and answers will be only in English. The use of a paper-based dictionary is permitted.
The group project to be handed in at the beginning of July will count 30% to the final grade.
701-1708-00LInfectious Disease DynamicsW4 KP2VS. Bonhoeffer, R. D. Kouyos, R. R. Regös, T. Stadler
KurzbeschreibungThis course introduces into current research on the population biology of infectious diseases. The course discusses the most important mathematical tools and their application to relevant diseases of human, natural or managed populations.
LernzielAttendees will learn about:
* the impact of important infectious pathogens and their evolution on human, natural and managed populations
* the population biological impact of interventions such as treatment or vaccination
* the impact of population structure on disease transmission

Attendees will learn how:
* the emergence spread of infectious diseases is described mathematically
* the impact of interventions can be predicted and optimized with mathematical models
* population biological models are parameterized from empirical data
* genetic information can be used to infer the population biology of the infectious disease

The course will focus on how the formal methods ("how") can be used to derive biological insights about the host-pathogen system ("about").
InhaltAfter an introduction into the history of infectious diseases and epidemiology the course will discuss basic epidemiological models and the mathematical methods of their analysis. We will then discuss the population dynamical effects of intervention strategies such as vaccination and treatment. In the second part of the course we will introduce into more advanced topics such as the effect of spatial population structure, explicit contact structure, host heterogeneity, and stochasticity. In the final part of the course we will introduce basic concepts of phylogenetic analysis in the context of infectious diseases.
SkriptSlides and script of the lecture will be available online.
LiteraturThe course is not based on any of the textbooks below, but they are excellent choices as accompanying material:
* Keeling & Rohani, Modeling Infectious Diseases in Humans and Animals, Princeton Univ Press 2008
* Anderson & May, Infectious Diseases in Humans, Oxford Univ Press 1990
* Murray, Mathematical Biology, Springer 2002/3
* Nowak & May, Virus Dynamics, Oxford Univ Press 2000
* Holmes, The Evolution and Emergence of RNA Viruses, Oxford Univ Press 2009
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge of population dynamics and population genetics as well as linear algebra and analysis will be an advantage.
701-1236-00LMessmethoden in der Meteorologie und KlimaforschungW1 KP1VM. Hirschi, D. Michel, S. I. Seneviratne
KurzbeschreibungPhysikalische, technische und theoretische Grundlagen der Messung physikalischer Grössen in der Atmosphäre. Überlegungen zur Planung von Messkampagnen und zur Datenauswertung.
LernzielErkennen der spezifischen Probleme bei Messungen in der Atmosphäre unter schwierigen Umweltbedingungen. Kenntnis der verschiedenen Messmethoden, Erarbeiten von Kriterien für die Wahl der optimalen Methode bei gegebener Fragestellung. Finden der optimalen Beobachtungsstrategie bezüglich Wahl des Instrumentes, Beobachtungshäufigkeit, Genauigkeit etc.
InhaltProbleme der Zeitreihenanalyse, Abtasttheorem, Zeitkonstanten und Abtastrate. Theoretische Analyse der verschiedenen Sensoren für Temperatur, Feuchte, Wind und Druck. Diskussion störender Einflüsse auf Messinstrumente, Funktionsweise aktiver und passiver Fernerkundungssysteme. Prinzip der Messung von turbulenten Flüssen (z.B. Wärmefluss) mittels Eddy-Korrelation. Beschreibung der technischen Ausführung von Sensoren und komplexer Messsysteme (Radiosonden, automatische Wetterstationen, Radar, Windprofiler). Demonstration von Instrumenten.
SkriptStudierende können eine Kopie der Vorlesung als PDF-Datei herunterladen.
Literatur- Emeis, Stefan: Measurement Methods in Atmospheric Sciences, In situ and remote. Bornträger 2010, ISBN 978-3-443-01066-9
- Brock, F. V. and S. J. Richardson: Meteorological Measurement Systems, Oxford University Press 2001, ISBN 0-19-513451-6
- Thomas P. DeFelice: An Introduction to Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurement. Prentice-Hall 2000, 229 p., ISBN 0-13-243270-6
- Fritschen, L.J., Gay L.W.: Environmental Instrumentation, 216 p., Springer, New York 1979.
- Lenschow, D.H. (ed.): Probing the Atmospheric Boundary Layer, 269 p., American Meteorological Society, Boston MA 1986.
- Meteorological Office (publ.): Handbook of Meteorological Instruments, 8 vols., Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London 1980.
- Wang, J.Y., Felton, C.M.M.: Instruments for Physical Environmental measurements, 2 vol., 801 p., Kendall/Hunt Publ. Comp., Dubuque Iowa 1975/76.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesDie Vorlesung konzentriert sich auf die physikalischen atmosphärischen Grössen, während sich die Vorlesung 701-0234-00 mit den chemischen Grössen beschäftigt. Die beiden Vorlesungen sind komplementär, zusammen vermitteln sie die instrumentellen Grundlagen zu den Praktika 701-0460-00 und 701-1230-00. Die Kontaktzeiten in diesen Praktika sind so abgestimmt, dass der (empfohlene) Besuch der Vorlesungen möglich ist.
701-0234-00LMessmethoden in der Atmosphärenchemie Information W1 KP1VU. Krieger
KurzbeschreibungEs werden Methoden und Geräte vorgestellt: Überwachung der Luftreinhalteverordnung, Spurengasanlysemethoden, Remote Sensing, Aerosolmessgeräte, Messverfahren bei Labormessungen.
Lernziel: Erkennen der spezifischen Probleme bei Messungen in der Atmosphäre, Kriterien für die Wahl der optimalen Methode. Kenntnis verschiedener Messmethoden und spektroskopischen Grundlagen.
LernzielErkennen der spezifischen Probleme bei Messungen in der Atmosphäre und erarbeiten von Kriterien für die Wahl der optimalen Methode für eine gegebene Fragestellung. Kenntnis der verschiedenen Messmethoden und spektroskopischen Grundlagen sowie von ausgewählten Messinstrumenten.
InhaltEs werden Methoden und Geräte vorgestellt und theoretisch analysiert, die in atmosphärenchemischen Messungen Verwendung finden: Geräte zur Überwachung im Rahmen der Luftreinhalteverordnung, Spurengasanlysemethoden, "remote sensing", Aerosolmessgeräte, Messverfahren bei Labormessungen zu atmosphärischen Fragestellungen.
LiteraturB. J. Finnlayson-Pitts, J. N. Pitts, "Chemistry of the Upper and Lower Atmosphere", Academic Press, San Diego, 2000
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesMethodenvorlesung zu den Praktika 701-0460-00 und 701-1230-00. Die Kontaktzeiten in diesen Praktika sind so abgestimmt, dass der (empfohlene) Besuch der Vorlesung möglich ist.

Voraussetzungen: Atmosphärenphysik I und II
151-0620-00LEmbedded MEMS LabW5 KP3PC. Hierold, S. Blunier, M. Haluska
KurzbeschreibungPractical course: Students are introduced to the process steps required for the fabrication of MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) and carry out the fabrication and testing steps in the clean rooms themselves. Additionally, they learn the requirements for working in clean rooms. Processing and characterization will be documented and analyzed in a final report.
LernzielStudents learn the individual process steps that are required to make a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System). Students carry out the process steps themselves in laboratories and clean rooms. Furthermore, participants become familiar with the special requirements (cleanliness, safety, operation of equipment and handling hazardous chemicals) of working in the clean rooms and laboratories. The entire production, processing, and characterization of the MEMS is documented and evaluated in a final report.
InhaltWith guidance from a tutor, the individual silicon microsystem process steps that are required for the fabrication of an accelerometer are carried out:
- Photolithography, dry etching, wet etching, sacrificial layer etching, various cleaning procedures
- Packaging and electrical connection of a MEMS device
- Testing and characterization of the MEMS device
- Written documentation and evaluation of the entire production, processing and characterization
SkriptA document containing theory, background and practical course content is distributed in the informational meeting.
LiteraturThe document provides sufficient information for the participants to successfully participate in the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesParticipating students are required to attend all scheduled lectures and meetings of the course.

Participating students are required to provide proof that they have personal accident insurance prior to the start of the laboratory portion of the course.

This master's level course is limited to 15 students per semester for safety and efficiency reasons.
If there are more than 15 students registered, we regret to restrict access to this course by the following rules:

Priority 1: master students of the master's program in "Micro and Nanosystems"

Priority 2: master students of the master's program in "Mechanical Engineering" with a specialization in Microsystems and Nanoscale Engineering (MAVT-tutors Profs Dual, Hierold, Koumoutsakos, Nelson, Norris, Park, Poulikakos, Pratsinis, Stemmer), who attended the bachelor course "151-0621-00L Microsystems Technology" successfully.

Priority 3: master students, who attended the bachelor course "151-0621-00L Microsystems Technology" successfully.

Priority 4: all other students (PhD, bachelor, master) with a background in silicon or microsystems process technology.

If there are more students in one of these priority groups than places available, we will decide (in following order) best achieved grade from 151-0621-00L Microsystems Technology, registration to this practicum at previous semester, and by drawing lots.
Students will be notified at the first lecture of the course (introductory lecture) as to whether they are able to participate.

The course is offered in autumn and spring semester.
227-0147-00LVLSI II: Design of Very Large Scale Integration Circuits Information W6 KP5GF. K. Gürkaynak, L. Benini
KurzbeschreibungThis second course in our VLSI series is concerned with how to turn digital circuit netlists into safe, testable and manufacturable mask layout, taking into account various parasitic effects. Low-power circuit design is another important topic. Economic aspects and management issues of VLSI projects round off the course.
LernzielKnow how to design digital VLSI circuits that are safe, testable, durable, and make economic sense.
InhaltThe second course begins with a thorough discussion of various technical aspects at the circuit and layout level before moving on to economic issues of VLSI. Topics include:
- The difficulties of finding fabrication defects in large VLSI chips.
- How to make integrated circuit testable (design for test).
- Synchronous clocking disciplines compared, clock skew, clock distribution, input/output timing.
- Synchronization and metastability.
- CMOS transistor-level circuits of gates, flip-flops and random access memories.
- Sinks of energy in CMOS circuits.
- Power estimation and low-power design.
- Current research in low-energy computing.
- Layout parasitics, interconnect delay, static timing analysis.
- Switching currents, ground bounce, IR-drop, power distribution.
- Floorplanning, chip assembly, packaging.
- Layout design at the mask level, physical design verification.
- Electromigration, electrostatic discharge, and latch-up.
- Models of industrial cooperation in microelectronics.
- The caveats of virtual components.
- The cost structures of ASIC development and manufacturing.
- Market requirements, decision criteria, and case studies.
- Yield models.
- Avenues to low-volume fabrication.
- Marketing considerations and case studies.
- Management of VLSI projects.

Exercises are concerned with back-end design (floorplanning, placement, routing, clock and power distribution, layout verification). Industrial CAD tools are being used.
SkriptH. Kaeslin: "Top-Down Digital VLSI Design, from Gate-Level Circuits to CMOS Fabrication", Lecture Notes Vol.2 , 2015.

All written documents in English.
LiteraturH. Kaeslin: "Top-Down Digital VLSI Design, from Architectures to Gate-Level Circuits and FPGAs", Elsevier, 2014, ISBN 9780128007303.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesHighlight:
Students are offered the opportunity to design a circuit of their own which then gets actually fabricated as a microchip! Students who elect to participate in this program register for a term project at the Integrated Systems Laboratory in parallel to attending the VLSI II course.

Prerequisites:
"VLSI I: from Architectures to Very Large Scale Integration Circuits and FPGAs" or equivalent knowledge.

Further details:
Link
227-0655-00LNonlinear OpticsW6 KP2V + 2UJ. Leuthold
KurzbeschreibungNonlinear Optics deals with the interaction of light with material, the response of material to light and the mathematical framework to describe the phenomena. As an example we will cover fundamental phenomena such as the refractive index, the electro-optic effect, second harmonic generation, four-wave mixing or soliton propagation and others.
LernzielThe important nonlinear optical phenomena are understood and can be classified. The effects can be described mathematical by means of the susceptibility.
InhaltChapter 1: The Wave Equations in Nonlinear Optics
Chapter 2: Nonlinear Effects - An Overview
Chapter 3: The Nonlinear Optical Susceptibility
Chapter 4: Second Harmonic Generation
Chapter 5: The Electro-Optic Effect and the Electro-Optic Modulator
Chapter 6: Acousto-Optic Effect
Chapter 7: Nonlinear Effects of Third Order
Chapter 8: Nonlinear Effects in Media with Gain
LiteraturLecture notes are distributed. For students enrolled in the course, additional information, lecture notes and exercises can be found on moodle (Link).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesFundamentals of Electromagnetic Fields (Maxwell Equations) & Bachelor Lectures on Physics
101-0178-01LUncertainty Quantification in Engineering Information W3 KP2GB. Sudret, S. Marelli
KurzbeschreibungUncertainty quantification aims at studying the impact of aleatory and epistemic uncertainty onto computational models used in science and engineering. The course introduces the basic concepts of uncertainty quantification: probabilistic modelling of data (copula theory), uncertainty propagation techniques (Monte Carlo simulation, polynomial chaos expansions), and sensitivity analysis.
LernzielAfter this course students will be able to properly pose an uncertainty quantification problem, select the appropriate computational methods and interpret the results in meaningful statements for field scientists, engineers and decision makers. The course is suitable for any master/Ph.D. student in engineering or natural sciences, physics, mathematics, computer science with a basic knowledge in probability theory.
InhaltThe course introduces uncertainty quantification through a set of practical case studies that come from civil, mechanical, nuclear and electrical engineering, from which a general framework is introduced. The course in then divided into three blocks: probabilistic modelling (introduction to copula theory), uncertainty propagation (Monte Carlo simulation and polynomial chaos expansions) and sensitivity analysis (correlation measures, Sobol' indices). Each block contains lectures and tutorials using Matlab and the in-house software UQLab (Link).
SkriptDetailed slides are provided for each lecture. A printed script gathering all the lecture slides may be bought at the beginning of the semester.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesA basic background in probability theory and statistics (bachelor level) is required. A summary of useful notions will be handed out at the beginning of the course.

A good knowledge of Matlab is required to participate in the tutorials and for the mini-project.
327-0506-01LMaterials Physics IIW3 KP2V + 1UP. Gambardella
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides physical foundations to understand the response of different classes of materials to electromagnetic fields, focusing on the dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties of materials, and on the basic functioning of devices that exploit such properties, including photodiodes, photovoltaic cells, LEDs, laser diodes, permanent magnet motors, transformers, and magnetic memories.
LernzielThis course aims at giving a deepened understanding of physical phenomena relevant to Materials Science.
InhaltPART I: Introduction to the dielectric properties of matter
Microscopic origin of dipoles in matter: Electronic, ionic, molecular polarization. Electric field inside and outside dielectric materials. Connection between macroscopic and microscopic polarization. Dielectric breakdown.

PART II: Interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter
The EM spectrum. Electromagnetic waves in vacuum; Energy, momentum, and angular momentum of EM waves; Sources of EM radiation; EM waves in matter. The refractive index. Transmission, Reflection, and Refraction from a microscopic point of view. Optical anisotropy, Optical activity, Dichroism.
Optical Materials: Crystalline Insulators and Semiconductors, Glasses, Metals
Photonic devices: Photodiodes, Photovoltaic cells, LEDs, Laser diodes

PART III: Magnetism
Magnetostatics: Classical concepts. Microscopic origin of magnetism. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism. Magnetic materials and applications.

PART IV: Superconductivity
Phenomenology of Type I and II superconductors, Meissner effect, thermodynamic properties, applications.
SkriptLectures and script will be in English.
Lecture notes can be downloaded at
Link
LiteraturElectromagnetism and dielectric properties: E.M. Purcell and D.J. Morin, Electricity and Magnetism (Cambridge U. Press, 2013)
Optics and optical materials: E. Hecht, Optics (Lehmanns) ; M. Fox, Optical Properties of Solids (Oxford U. Press)
Photonic Devices: Simon Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Wiley)
Magnetism: J.M.D. Coey, Magnetism and magnetic materials (Cambridge U. Press, 2010).
General: C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics (Wiley, 2005), also available in German.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesMaterials Physics I (327-0407-01)
227-0455-00LTerahertz: Technology & ApplicationsW4 KP6GK. Sankaran
KurzbeschreibungThis block course will provide a solid foundation for understanding physical principles of THz applications. We will discuss various building blocks of THz technology - components dealing with generation, manipulation, and detection of THz electromagnetic radiation. We will introduce THz applications in the domain of imaging, communications, and energy harvesting.
LernzielThis is an introductory course on Terahertz (THz) technology and applications. Devices operating in THz frequency range (0.1 to 10 THz) have been increasingly studied in the recent years. Progress in nonlinear optical materials, ultrafast optical and electronic techniques has strengthened research in THz application developments. Due to unique interaction of THz waves with materials, applications with new capabilities can be developed. In theory, they can penetrate somewhat like X-rays, but are not considered harmful radiation, because THz energy level is low. They should be able to provide resolution as good as or better than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), possibly with simpler equipment. Imaging, very-high bandwidth communication, and energy harvesting are the most widely explored THz application areas. We will study the basics of THz generation, manipulation, and detection. Our emphasis will be on the physical principles and applications of THz in the domain of imaging, communication and energy harvesting.

The second part of the block course will be a short project work related to the topics covered in the lecture. The learnings from the project work should be presented in the end.
InhaltPART I:

- INTRODUCTION -
Chapter 1: Introduction to THz Physics
Chapter 2: Components of THz Technology

- THz TECHNOLOGY MODULES -
Chapter 3: THz Generation
Chapter 4: THz Detection
Chapter 5: THz Manipulation

- APPLICATIONS -
Chapter 6: THz Imaging
Chapter 7: THz Communication
Chapter 8: THz Energy Harvesting

PART 2:

- PROJECT WORK -
Short project work related to the topics covered in the lecture.
Short presentation of the learnings from the project work.
Full guidance and supervision will be given for successful completion of the short project work.
SkriptSoft-copy of lectures notes will be provided.
Literatur- Yun-Shik Lee, Principles of Terahertz Science and Technology, Springer 2009
- Ali Rostami, Hassan Rasooli, and Hamed Baghban, Terahertz Technology: Fundamentals and Applications, Springer 2010
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesGood foundation in electromagnetics is required.
Knowledge of microwave or optical communication is helpful, but not mandatory.
Proseminare und Semesterarbeiten
Zur Durchführung einer Semesterarbeit treten Sie direkt in Verbindung mit einem oder einer der Dozierenden.

Nicht alle Dozierenden lassen sich in myStudies direkt auswählen, wenn als Dozierende "Professoren/innen" verlangt sind. In solchen Fällen wenden Sie sich bitte an das Studiensekretariat (Link).
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-0210-MSLProseminar Theoretical Physics Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Beschränkte Teilnehmerzahl
W9 KP4SBetreuer/innen
KurzbeschreibungA guided self-study of original papers and of advanced textbooks in theoretical physics. Within the general topic, determined each semester, participants give a presentation on a particular subject and deliver a written report.
Lernziel
402-0217-MSLSemester Project in Theoretical Physics Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W9 KP18ABetreuer/innen
KurzbeschreibungThis course unit is an alternative if no suitable "Proseminar Theoretical Physics" is available of if the proseminar is already overbooked.
Lernziel
402-0215-MSLExperimental Semester Project in Physics Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W9 KP18ABetreuer/innen
KurzbeschreibungZiel dieser Arbeit ist es, zu lernen in einer Forschungsumgebung zu experimentieren, gewonnene Daten zu analysieren und zu interpretieren.
Lernziel
402-0717-MSLTeilchenphysik am CERN Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W9 KP18PF. Nessi-Tedaldi, W. Lustermann
KurzbeschreibungWährend der Semesterferien verbringen die Teilnehmenden 4 Wochen am CERN und führen eine experimentelle Arbeit aus, die relevant ist für unsere Teilchenphysikprojekte. Genaue Daten nach Vereinbarung.
LernzielDurchführung eines kleinen Teilchenphysikexperimentes und gleichzeitige Erwerbung der benötigten Fähigkeiten: aufsetzen, Problemlösung, Datenaufnahme, -analyse, -interpretation und -präsentation in einem Bericht veröffentlichungsnaher Qualität.
InhaltDetaillierte Angaben in: Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesLehrsprache: Deutsch oder Englisch
402-0719-MSLParticle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute) Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W9 KP18PC. Grab
KurzbeschreibungDuring semester breaks in Summer 6-12 students stay for 3 weeks at PSI and participate in a hands-on course on experimental particle physics. A small real experiment is performed in common, including apparatus design, construction, running and data analysis. The course includes some lectures, but the focus lies on the practical aspects of experimenting.
LernzielStudents learn all the different steps it takes to perform a complete particle physics experiment in a small team. They acquire skills to do this themselves in the team, including design, construction, data taking and data analysis.
402-0340-MSLMedizinische Physik Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W9 KP18PA. J. Lomax, K. P. Prüssmann, M. Rudin
KurzbeschreibungIm Rahmen der in den Vorlesungen besprochenen Themen können in Absprache mit den Dozenten selbständige Arbeiten durchgeführt werden.
Lernziel
GESS Wissenschaft im Kontext
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Master-Arbeit
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
402-2000-00LScientific Works in Physics
Zielpublikum:
Master-Studierende, welche noch keine entsprechende Ausbildung vorweisen können.

Weisung Link
O0 KPC. Grab
KurzbeschreibungLiterature Review: ETH-Library, Journals in Physics, Google Scholar; Thesis Structure: The IMRAD Model; Document Processing: LaTeX and BibTeX, Mathematical Writing, AVETH Survival Guide; ETH Guidelines for Integrity; Authorship Guidelines; ETH Citation Etiquettes; Declaration of Originality.
LernzielBasic standards for scientific works in physics: How to write a Master Thesis. What to know about research integrity.
402-0900-30LMaster's Thesis Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Zur Master-Arbeit wird nur zugelassen, wer:
a. das Bachelor-Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen hat;
b. allfällige Auflagen für die Zulassung zum Master-Studiengang erfüllt hat.
c. im Master-Studium die erforderlichen 8 KP in der Kategorie Proseminare und Semesterarbeiten erworben hat.

Weitere Informationen: Link
O30 KP57DBetreuer/innen
KurzbeschreibungDie Master-Arbeit bildet den Abschluss des Studiengangs. Die Studierenden sollen mit der Master-Arbeit ihre Fähigkeit zu selbständiger, strukturierter und wissenschaftlicher Tätigkeit unter Beweis stellen.
Lernziel
Seminare, Kolloquia und Ergänzende Fächer
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
227-1042-00LElectronics for Physicists II (Digital) Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 30
Z4 KP1V + 3UT. Delbrück
KurzbeschreibungThis course will teach the basics of digital electronics, to give students hands-on experience with using COTS (Commodity Off The Shelf) components to build their own systems. It covers embedded microcontroller programming, logic design on FPGAs, PCB design and assembly.
LernzielThe basic aim is to remove the fear of starting and offer the students a first experience at many levels of design.
InhaltThe course consists of short lectures on theory and exercises using two different hardware platforms - a microcontroller board with Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) board. In addition the course includes exercises in printed circuit board (PCB) design and PCB surface mount assembly. Students will complete a project of their own design which they can take with them after the course ends.

Week 1
Lecture:
Introduction and organization
Microcontroller architectures and programming
Architecture (registers and hardware)
Reading a datasheet
Demonstration of programming and using
Exercise:
Install USB board IDE and compiler, compile and run Blink LED program.
Start to design, program, and compile a chaotic attractor to control the PWM output to modulate the LED in an analog, random manner.

Week 2
Lecture:
Data Converters
Analog to Digital (ADC) - flash, single slope, sigma-delta
Digital to Analog (DAC)
Time to Digital
Exercise:
Use the ADC to convert an analog input and display value using LED brightness as output

Week 3
Lecture:
USB interfacing to PC using USB library
Exercise:
Continue ADC project to send values to PC for display

Week 4
Lecture:
PCB design
PCB schematics / gate symbols
PCB footprints
Power supply decoupling / separation
Power planes
PCB design continued
Optocouplers
Power supplies
Decoupling
Components
Exercise:
Start to design daughterboard for AVR32 which adds analog components.
Draw schematic of daughterboard.

Week 5
Lecture:
Binary representations of numbers
Binary arithmetic
2s complement notation for signed binary numbers
Binary addition/subtraction
Parity
Gray codes
Floating point representation
Exercise:
Make footprints / symbols for PCB parts.
Start PCB daughterboard layout.

Week 6
Lecture:
Boolean logic NOT AND OR
Venn diagrams
de Morgan's theorems - exchange AND/OR, complement each term, complement whole
Canonical forms - minterm (sum of products, AND-OR), maxterm (product of sums, OR-AND)
Truth tables
Karnaugh maps and optimization of combinational logic
Exercise:
Finish PCB layout and design check. PCB panel assembled and sent for fabrication.
Parts list ready for order.

Week 7
Lecture:
Sequential logic with state machines
Representation of states and state transitions, state transition actions
Exercise:
Install FPGA tools, synthesize and run example

Week 8
Lecture:
Introduction to using reconfigurable logic (FPGAs, CPLDs, etc)
Introduction to HDLs
Exercise:
Another FPGA example. PCBs back from fabrication.

Week 9
Lecture:
Logic Circuits
Clocks / clock distribution / one shots
Latches / Flip flops- SR, D, level sensitive, edge triggered, master/slave, clocked / un-clocked
Shift registers
Ring oscillator
Counters - ripple, Johnson
Adders
Multipliers
Exercise:
HDL exercise - design a wiggling light bar

Week 10
Lecture:
Logic analog circuits
PLLs/DLLs = Phase locked loops, Delay locked loops
LVDS tranceivers
Level converters, low to high and high to low
Timing diagrams
Exercise:
Soldering PCBs

Week 11
Lecture:
Memory - SRAM, DRAM, embedded
Exercise:
Soldering PCBs, testing PCB projects

Week 12
Testing projects

Week 13
Project demos from students
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is meant to complement the analog course by teaching how to build systems that convert and process analog information.

Students should have taken Analog Electronics for Physicists or equivalent and should have had some programming experience, preferably with C. Students (or at least each group of 2 / 3 students) need a laptop computer, preferably Windows or Linux. Windows (real or virtual) is required for the FPGA part of the course.
529-4000-00LChemie Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen Z4 KP3GE. C. Meister
KurzbeschreibungEinführung in die Chemie mit Aspekten aus der anorganischen, organischen und physikalischen Chemie.
Lernziel- Einfache Modelle der chemischen Bindung und der dreidimensionalen Struktur von Molekülen verstehen
- Ausgewählte chemische Systeme anhand von Reaktionsgleichungen und Gleichgewichtsrechnungen beschreiben und quantitativ erfassen
- Grundlegende Begriffe der chemischen Kinetik (z. B. Reaktionsordnung, Geschwindigkeitsgesetz und -konstante) verstehen und anwenden.
InhaltChemische Bindung (LCAO-MO) und molekulare Struktur (VSEPR), Reaktionen, Gleichgewicht, Elektrochemie, chemische Kinetik.
SkriptKopien der Vorlesungs-Präsentationen und weitere Unterlagen werden abgegeben.
LiteraturC.E. Housecroft, E.C. Constable, Chemistry. An Introduction to Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, 4th ed., Pearson: Harlow 2010.
C.E. Mortimer, U. Müller, Chemie, 11. Auflage, Thieme: Stuttgart 2014.
402-0101-00LThe Zurich Physics Colloquium Information E-0 KP1KR. Renner, G. Aeppli, C. Anastasiou, N. Beisert, G. Blatter, S. Cantalupo, C. Degen, G. Dissertori, K. Ensslin, T. Esslinger, J. Faist, M. Gaberdiel, G. M. Graf, R. Grange, J. Home, S. Huber, A. Imamoglu, P. Jetzer, S. Johnson, U. Keller, K. S. Kirch, S. Lilly, L. M. Mayer, J. Mesot, B. Moore, D. Pescia, A. Refregier, A. Rubbia, K. Schawinski, T. C. Schulthess, M. Sigrist, A. Vaterlaus, R. Wallny, A. Wallraff, W. Wegscheider, A. Zheludev, O. Zilberberg
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesOccasionally, talks may be delivered in German.
402-0800-00LThe Zurich Theoretical Physics Colloquium Information E-0 KP1KO. Zilberberg, C. Anastasiou, N. Beisert, G. Blatter, M. Gaberdiel, T. K. Gehrmann, G. M. Graf, S. Huber, P. Jetzer, L. M. Mayer, B. Moore, R. Renner, T. C. Schulthess, M. Sigrist, Uni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesVorträge evtl. auch auf Deutsch
402-0890-00LSeminars of the Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing (PASC)E-0 KP2SH. J. Herrmann, T. C. Schulthess, N. Spaldin
KurzbeschreibungSeminars by invited speakers in the area of advanced scientific computing.
LernzielDiscussion of state of the art techniques and methodologies in scientific computing.
InhaltThis course consists in a series of seminars by invited speakers on subjects of interest for the ``Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing''.
SkriptThere is no script.
LiteraturLiterature will be provided by the speakers in their respective presentations.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesParticipants should have experience on advanced scientific computing.
402-0501-00LSolid State PhysicsE-0 KP1SG. Blatter, C. Degen, K. Ensslin, D. Pescia, M. Sigrist, A. Wallraff, A. Zheludev
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
402-0551-00LLaser SeminarE-0 KP1ST. Esslinger, J. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
402-0600-00LNuclear and Particle Physics with ApplicationsE-0 KP2SA. Rubbia, G. Dissertori, C. Grab, K. S. Kirch, R. Wallny
KurzbeschreibungForschungskolloquium
Lernziel
402-0700-00LSeminar in Elementary Particle Physics Information E-0 KP1SM. Spira
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
LernzielStay informed about current research results in elementary particle physics.
402-0746-00LSeminar: Particle and Astrophysics (Aktuelles aus der Teilchen- und Astrophysik)E-0 KP1SC. Grab, Uni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungForschungskolloquium
Lernziel
InhaltIn Seminarvorträgen werden aktuelle Fragestellungen aus der Teilchenphysik vom theoretischen und experimentellen Standpunkt aus diskutiert. Besonders wichtig erscheint uns der Bezug zu den eigenen Forschungsmöglichkeiten am PSI, CERN und DESY.
402-0893-00LParticle Physics Seminar Information E-0 KP1SC. Anastasiou, T. K. Gehrmann
KurzbeschreibungForschungskolloquium
Lernziel
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesOccasionally, talks may be delivered in German.
402-0530-00LMesoscopic SystemsE-0 KP1ST. M. Ihn
KurzbeschreibungForschungskolloquium
Lernziel
402-0620-00LAktuelle Themen aus der Beschleunigermassenspektrometrie und deren AnwendungenE-0 KP1SM. Christl, S. Willett
KurzbeschreibungDas Seminar richtet sich an Studierenden, Doktorierenden und Wissenschaftler die sich im Rahmen ihrer Ausbildung/Forschung mit der Technik und den Anwendungen der Beschleuniger Massenspektrometie oder verwandten hochsensitiven Nachweistechniken beschäftigen. Es werden die Grundlagen der Methodik, neuesten Entwicklungen und spezielle aktuelle Beispiele aus dem breiten Anwendungsspektrum diskutiert.
Lernziel
227-0980-00LSeminar on Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Information E-0 KP2SK. P. Prüssmann, S. Kozerke, M. Rudin
KurzbeschreibungActuel developments and problems of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
LernzielGetting insight to advanced topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
402-0369-00LResearch Colloquium in Astrophysics
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
E-0 KP1Kkeine Angaben
KurzbeschreibungDuring the semester there is a colloquium every week on actual research by the members of the Institute of Astrophysics. In general, colloquia are 20 minutes excluding discussion. They start with a general introduction, review techniques and methods of general interest and present results. The goal is to inform all members of the institute about current work.
LernzielA colloquium is a combination of a 10 minute conference paper preceded by a 10 minute widely understandable introduction. The discussion is limited to 10 minutes, but may continue privately. The research colloquia are announced in the ETH Vorlesungsverzeichnis, but are not publicized in the Wochenbulletin of the Department of Physics. All colloquia are given in English.
402-0356-00LAstrophysics Seminar Information
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
E-0 KP2Skeine Angaben
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
402-0396-00LRecent Research Highlights in Astrophysics (University of Zurich)
Der Kurs muss direkt an der UZH belegt werden.
UZH Modulkürzel: AST006

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der UZH: Link
E-0 KP1SUni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
401-5330-00LTalks in Mathematical Physics Information E-0 KP1KA. Cattaneo, G. Felder, M. Gaberdiel, G. M. Graf, H. Knörrer, T. H. Willwacher, Uni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungResearch colloquium
Lernziel
InhaltForschungsseminar mit wechselnden Themen aus dem Gebiet der mathematischen Physik.
227-1043-00LNeuroinformatics - Colloquia (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: INI701

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
Link
E-0 KP1KS.‑C. Liu, R. Hahnloser, V. Mante, K. A. Martin
KurzbeschreibungThe colloquium in Neuroinformatics is a series of lectures given by invited experts. The lecture topics reflect the current themes in neurobiology and neuromorphic engineering that are relevant for our Institute.
LernzielThe goal of these talks is to provide insight into recent research results. The talks are not meant for the general public, but really aimed at specialists in the field.
InhaltThe topics depend heavily on the invited speakers, and thus change from week to week. All topics concern neural computation and their implementation in biological or artificial systems.
Auflagen-Lerneinheiten
Das untenstehende Lehrangebot gilt nur für MSc Studierende mit Zulassungsauflagen.
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
406-0204-AALElectrodynamics
Belegung ist NUR erlaubt für MSc Studierende, die diese Lerneinheit als Auflagenfach verfügt haben.

Alle anderen Studierenden (u.a. auch Mobilitätsstudierende, Doktorierende) können diese Lerneinheit NICHT belegen.
E-7 KP15RR. Renner
KurzbeschreibungDerivation and discussion of Maxwell's equations, from the static limit to the full dynamical case. Wave equation, waveguides, cavities. Generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light. Structure of Maxwell's equations, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and radiation properties.
LernzielDevelop a physical understanding for static and dynamic phenomena related to (moving) charged objects and understand the structure of the classical field theory of electrodynamics (transverse versus longitudinal physics, invariances (Lorentz-, gauge-)). Appreciate the interrelation between electric, magnetic, and optical phenomena and the influence of media. Understand a set of classic electrodynamical phenomena and develop the ability to solve simple problems independently. Apply previously learned mathematical concepts (vector analysis, complete systems of functions, Green's functions, co- and contravariant coordinates, etc.). Prepare for quantum mechanics (eigenvalue problems, wave guides and cavities).
InhaltClassical field theory of electrodynamics: Derivation and discussion of Maxwell equations, starting from the static limit (electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems) in the vacuum and in media and subsequent generalization to the full dynamical case (Faraday's law, Ampere/Maxwell law; potentials and gauge invariance). Wave equation and solutions in full space, half-space (Snell's law), waveguides, cavities, generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light (optics). Application to various specific examples. Discussion of the structure of Maxwell's equations, Lorentz invariance, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics
of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and their radiation properties (synchrotron).
LiteraturJ.D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics
W.K.H Panovsky and M. Phillis, Classical electricity and magnetism
L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, and L.P. Pitaevskii, Electrodynamics of continuus media
A. Sommerfeld, Electrodynamics / Optics (Lectures on Theoretical Physics)
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of optics
R. Feynman, R. Leighton, and M. Sands, The Feynman Lectures of Physics, Vol II
406-0663-AALNumerical Methods for CSE Information
Belegung ist NUR erlaubt für MSc Studierende, die diese Lerneinheit als Auflagenfach verfügt haben.

Alle anderen Studierenden (u.a. auch Mobilitätsstudierende, Doktorierende) können diese Lerneinheit NICHT belegen.
E-7 KP15RR. Alaifari
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction into fundamental techniques and algorithms of numerical mathematics which play a central role in numerical simulations in science and technology.
Lernziel* Knowledge of the fundamental algorithms in numerical mathematics
* Knowledge of the essential terms in numerical mathematics and the
techniques used for the analysis of numerical algorithms
* Ability to choose the appropriate numerical method for concrete problems
* Ability to interpret numerical results
* Ability to implement numerical algorithms afficiently in C++
Inhalt1. Computing with Matrices and Vectors
2. Direct Methods for Linear Systems of Equations
3. Direct Methods for Linear Least Squares Problems
4. Filtering Algorithms
5. Data Interpolation and Data Fitting in 1D
6. Approximation of Functions in 1D
7. Numerical Quadrature
8. Iterative Methods for Non-linear Systems of Equations
12. Numerical Integration - Single Step Methods
13. Single Step Methods for Stiff Initial Value Problems
SkriptLink
LiteraturW. Dahmen, A. Reusken "Numerik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler", Springer 2006.
M. Hanke-Bourgeois "Grundlagen der Numerischen Mathematik und des wissenschaftlichen Rechnens", BG Teubner, 2002
P. Deuflhard and A. Hohmann, "Numerische Mathematik I", DeGruyter, 2002
U. Ascher and C. Greif "A first course in Numerical Methods"
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesExamination will be conducted at the computer and will involve coding in C++/Eigen.
A course covering the material is taught in English every autumn term (course unit 401-0663-00L). Course documents, exercises and examinations are available online.