Search result: Course units in Autumn Semester 2018
Physics Master  | ||||||
 Core CoursesOne Core Course in Experimental or Theoretical Physics from Physics Bachelor is eligible; however, this Core Course from Physics Bachelor cannot be used to compensate for the mandatory Core Course in Experimental or Theoretical Physics. For the category assignment keep the choice "no category" and take contact with the Study Administration (www.phys.ethz.ch/studies/study-administration.html) after having received the credits. | ||||||
| Core Courses in Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402-0861-00L | Statistical Physics | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | G. Blatter | |
| 402-0843-00L | Quantum Field Theory I | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | A. Gehrmann-De Ridder | |
| 402-0830-00L | General Relativity | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Renner | |
| Core Courses: Experimental Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0257-00L | Advanced Solid State Physics | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U | A. Zheludev, K. Povarov | |
| 402-0442-00L | Quantum Optics | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U | T. Esslinger | |
| 402-0402-00L | Ultrafast Laser Physics | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U | L. Gallmann, S. Johnson, U. Keller | |
| 402-0891-00L | Phenomenology of Particle Physics I | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U | A. Rubbia, P. Crivelli | |
| Electives | ||||||
| Electives: Physics and Mathematics | ||||||
| Selection: Solid State Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0505-00L | Physics in the Smartphone | W | 6 credits | 3G | B. Batlogg, M. Sigrist | |
| 402-0526-00L | Ultrafast Processes in Solids | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | Y. M. Acremann, A. Vaterlaus | |
| 402-0535-00L | Introduction to Magnetism | W | 6 credits | 3G | A. Vindigni | |
| 402-0595-00L | Semiconductor Nanostructures | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | T. M. Ihn | |
| 402-0317-00L | Semiconductor Materials: Fundamentals and Fabrication | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | S. Schön, W. Wegscheider | |
| Selection: Quantum Electronics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0464-00L | Optical Properties of Semiconductors | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U | A. Imamoglu, G. Scalari | |
| 402-0484-00L | Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Quantum Gases Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Esslinger | |
| 402-0444-00L | Advanced Quantum Optics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Imamoglu | |
| 402-0465-58L | Intersubband Optoelectronics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | J. Faist, G. Scalari | |
| Selection: Particle Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0715-00L | Low Energy Particle Physics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. S. Antognini, P. A. Schmidt-Wellenburg | |
| 402-0767-00L | Neutrino Physics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Rubbia, C. Regenfus | |
| 402-0725-00L | Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics Special Students UZH must book the module PHY461 directly at UZH. | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | U. Langenegger, M. Dittmar, T. Schietinger, University lecturers | |
| 402-0777-00L | Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling I | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Adelmann | |
| 402-0851-00L | QCD: Theory and Experiment | W | 3 credits | 3G | G. Dissertori, University lecturers | |
| Selection: Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0899-65L | Higgs Physics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Donegà, M. Grazzini | |
| 402-0897-00L | Introduction to String Theory | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | B. Hoare | |
| 402-0875-65L | Topological Aspects of Condensed Matter Physics | W | 4 credits | 3G | G. M. Graf | |
| 402-0461-00L | Quantum Information Theory | W | 8 credits | 3V + 1U | J. Renes | |
| 402-0469-67L | Parametric Phenomena | W | 6 credits | 3G | O. Zilberberg, A. Eichler | |
| 402-0811-00L | Programming Techniques for Scientific Simulations I | W | 5 credits | 4G | R. Käppeli | |
| 402-0809-00L | Introduction to Computational Physics | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U | H. J. Herrmann | |
| 402-0580-00L | Superconductivity | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | V. Geshkenbein | |
| 402-0484-00L | Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Quantum Gases Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Esslinger | |
| 402-0898-00L | The Physics of Electroweak Symmetry Breaking Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | ||
| 402-0833-00L | Particle Physics in the Early Universe Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | ||
| Selection: Astrophysics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0375-63L | Statistical Methods in Cosmology and Astrophysics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Amara | |
| 402-0385-68L | Topics in the Evolution of the Universe | W | 4 credits | 1V + 1S | S. Lilly | |
| 402-0713-00L | Astro-Particle Physics I | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Biland | |
| Selection: Further Electives | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0737-00L | Energy and Environment in the 21st Century (Part I) | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Dittmar | |
| Selection: Neuroinformatics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 227-1033-00L | Neuromorphic Engineering I  Registration in this class requires the permission of the instructors. Class size will be limited to available lab spots. Preference is given to students that require this class as part of their major. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 3U | T. Delbrück, G. Indiveri, S.‑C. Liu | |
| 227-1037-00L | Introduction to Neuroinformatics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | V. Mante, M. Cook, B. Grewe, G. Indiveri, D. Kiper, W. von der Behrens | |
| Selection: Biophysics, Physical Chemistry | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 551-1601-00L | Biophysics of Biological Macromolecules Does not take place this semester. The course will only take place with a minimum of 6 participants | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Allain, S. Jonas | |
| Selection: Medical Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0341-00L | Medical Physics I | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Manser | |
| 402-0674-00L | Physics in Medical Research: From Atoms to Cells | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | B. K. R. Müller | |
| Selection: Environmental Physics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 701-1239-00L | Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Gysel Beer, U. Baltensperger, E. Weingartner | |
| Selection: Mathematics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3531-00L | Differential Geometry I At most one of the three course units (Bachelor Core Courses) 401-3461-00L Functional Analysis I 401-3531-00L Differential Geometry I 401-3601-00L Probability Theory can be recognised for the Master's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | W. Merry | |
| 401-3461-00L | Functional Analysis I At most one of the three course units (Bachelor Core Courses) 401-3461-00L Functional Analysis I 401-3531-00L Differential Geometry I 401-3601-00L Probability Theory can be recognised for the Master's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | M. Einsiedler | |
| 401-3601-00L | Probability Theory At most one of the three course units (Bachelor Core Courses) 401-3461-00L Functional Analysis I 401-3531-00L Differential Geometry I 401-3601-00L Probability Theory can be recognised for the Master's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | A.‑S. Sznitman | |
| 401-3621-00L | Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | S. van de Geer | |
| Selection: Electives at the University of Zurich University of Zurich lecturers explicitly recommended the following courses also to physics students at ETH Zurich. Recognition of the corresponding external ECTS credits has to be granted by the Director of Studies. Submit your request to the Study Administration (www.phys.ethz.ch/studies/study-administration.html). | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-7851-00L | Theoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: AST512 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Teyssier | |
| 402-6394-00L | Advanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: AST802 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 4 credits | 1V | J. Yoo | |
| 401-7855-00L | Computational Astrophysics (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: AST245 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 6 credits | 2V | L. M. Mayer | |
| General Electives Students may choose General Electives from the entire course programme of ETH Zurich - with the following restrictions: courses that belong to the first or second year of a Bachelor curriculum at ETH Zurich as well as courses from GESS "Science in Perspective" are not eligible here. The following courses are explicitly recommended to physics students by their lecturers. (Courses in this list may be assigned to the category "General Electives" directly in myStudies. For the category assignment of other eligible courses keep the choice "no category" and take contact with the Study Administration (www.phys.ethz.ch/studies/study-administration.html) after having received the credits.) | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 529-0433-01L | Advanced Physical Chemistry: Statistical Thermodynamics | W | 6 credits | 3G | G. Jeschke, J. Richardson | |
| 151-0163-00L | Nuclear Energy Conversion | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | H.‑M. Prasser | |
| 151-0103-00L | Fluid Dynamics II | W | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Jenny | |
| 151-0532-00L | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos I | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | F. Kogelbauer | |
| 151-0213-00L | Fluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method | W | 4 credits | 3G | I. Karlin | |
| 151-0105-00L | Quantitative Flow Visualization | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Rösgen | |
| 151-0911-00L | Introduction to Plasmonics | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | D. J. Norris | |
| 151-0107-20L | High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) I | W | 4 credits | 4G | P. Koumoutsakos | |
| 227-1047-00L | Consciousness: From Philosophy to Neuroscience (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: INI410 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 3 credits | 2V | D. Kiper | |
| 151-0621-00L | Microsystems I: Process Technology and Integration | W | 6 credits | 3V + 3U | M. Haluska, C. Hierold | |
| 227-0385-10L | Biomedical Imaging | W | 6 credits | 5G | S. Kozerke, K. P. Prüssmann | |
| 227-0386-00L | Biomedical Engineering | W | 4 credits | 3G | J. Vörös, S. J. Ferguson, S. Kozerke, U. Moser, M. Rudin, M. P. Wolf, M. Zenobi-Wong | |
| 227-0965-00L | Micro and Nano-Tomography of Biological Tissues | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. Stampanoni, P. A. Kaestner | |
| 227-0157-00L | Semiconductor Devices: Physical Bases and Simulation | W | 4 credits | 3G | A. Schenk | |
| 227-0663-00L | Nano-Optics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Frimmer | |
| 227-0301-00L | Optical Communication Fundamentals | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 1P | J. Leuthold | |
| 227-0116-00L | VLSI I: From Architectures to VLSI Circuits and FPGAs | W | 6 credits | 5G | F. K. Gürkaynak, L. Benini | |
| 227-0148-00L | VLSI III: Test and Fabrication of VLSI Circuits | W | 6 credits | 4G | F. K. Gürkaynak, L. Benini | |
| 151-0620-00L | Embedded MEMS Lab | W | 5 credits | 3P | C. Hierold, S. Blunier, M. Haluska | |
| 529-0443-01L | Advanced Magnetic Resonance | W | 6 credits | 3G | B. H. Meier, M. Ernst, T. Wiegand | |
| 327-2132-00L | Multifunctional Ferroic Materials: Growth, Characterisation, Simulation | W | 2 credits | 2G | M. Trassin, M. Fiebig | |
| 327-0703-00L | Electron Microscopy in Material Science | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | K. Kunze, R. Erni, S. Gerstl, F. Gramm, A. Käch, F. Krumeich, M. Willinger | |
| 327-0702-00L | EM-Practical Course in Materials Science | W | 2 credits | 4P | K. Kunze, S. Gerstl, F. Gramm, F. Krumeich, J. Reuteler | |
| 327-2125-00L | Microscopy Training SEM I - Introduction to SEM Number of participants limited. In case of overbooking, the course will be repeated once. Master students will have priority over PhD students. PhD students may still enrol, but will be asked for a fee (http://www.scopem.ethz.ch/education/MTP.html). SEM1 registration form: Link ). | W | 2 credits | 3P | K. Kunze, A. G. Bittermann, L. Grafulha Morales, J. Reuteler | |
| 327-2126-00L | Microscopy Training TEM I - Introduction to TEM Number of participants limited.In case of overbooking, the course could be repeated once. Master students will have priority over PhD students. PhD students may still enroll, but will be asked for a fee (http://www.scopem.ethz.ch/education/MTP.html. TEM1 registration form: Link). | W | 2 credits | 3P | M. Willinger, E. J. Barthazy Meier, A. G. Bittermann, F. Gramm | |
| 363-0541-00L | Systems Dynamics and Complexity | W | 3 credits | 3G | F. Schweitzer, G. Casiraghi, V. Nanumyan | |
| 363-1065-00L | Design Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges Due to didactic reasons, the number of participants is limited to 30. All interested students are invited to apply for this course by sending a short motivation letter to Linda Armbruster (larmbruster@ethz.ch). Additionally please enroll via mystudies. Please note that all students are put on the waiting list and that your current position on the waiting list is irrelevant, as places will be assigned after the first lecture on the basis of your motivation letter and commitment for the class. | W | 5 credits | 5G | A. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello | |
| Proseminars and Semester Papers To organise a semester project take contact with one of the instructors. Not all lecturers are directly eligible in myStudies if "Professors" is the required type of lecturers. In such cases please take contact with the Study Administration (www.phys.ethz.ch/studies/study-administration.html). | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0210-MSL | Proseminar Theoretical Physics The number of participants is limited. | W | 9 credits | 4S | Supervisors | |
| 402-0217-MSL | Semester Project in Theoretical Physics | W | 9 credits | 18A | Supervisors | |
| 402-0215-MSL | Experimental Semester Project in Physics | W | 9 credits | 18A | Supervisors | |
| 402-0740-00L | Experimental Foundations of Particle Physics | W | 8 credits | 3S | M. Backhaus, M. Donegà | |
| 402-0717-MSL | Particle Physics at CERN | W | 9 credits | 18P | F. Nessi-Tedaldi, W. Lustermann | |
| 402-0719-MSL | Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute) | W | 9 credits | 18P | C. Grab | |
| 402-0340-MSL | Medical Physics | W | 9 credits | 18P | A. J. Lomax, K. P. Prüssmann | |
| GESS Science in Perspective | ||||||
| » Recommended GESS Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-PHYS. | ||||||
| » see GESS Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH | ||||||
| » see GESS Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability | ||||||
| Master's Thesis | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-2000-00L | Scientific Works in Physics Target audience: Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically. Directive Link | O | 0 credits | C. Grab | ||
| 402-0900-30L | Master's Thesis Only students who fulfil the following criteria are allowed to begin with their master's thesis: a. successful completion of the bachelor programme; b. fulfilling of any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master programme. c. have acquired at least 8 credits in the category Proseminars and Semester Papers. Further information: http://www.phys.ethz.ch/phys/education/master/msc-theses | O | 30 credits | 57D | Supervisors | |
| Seminars, Colloquia, and Additional Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0247-00L | Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue) | Z | 4 credits | 2V + 2P | G. Bison, W. Erdmann | |
| 402-0101-00L | The Zurich Physics Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | 1K | R. Renner, G. Aeppli, C. Anastasiou, G. Blatter, S. Cantalupo, C. Degen, G. Dissertori, K. Ensslin, T. Esslinger, J. Faist, M. Gaberdiel, T. K. Gehrmann, 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, T. C. Schulthess, M. Sigrist, A. Vaterlaus, R. Wallny, A. Wallraff, W. Wegscheider, A. Zheludev, O. Zilberberg | |
| 402-0800-00L | The Zurich Theoretical Physics Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | 1K | O. Zilberberg, C. Anastasiou, 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, University lecturers | |
| 402-0890-00L | Seminars of the Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing (PASC) | E- | 0 credits | 2S | H. J. Herrmann, T. C. Schulthess, N. Spaldin | |
| 401-5330-00L | Talks in Mathematical Physics | E- | 0 credits | 1K | A. Cattaneo, G. Felder, M. Gaberdiel, G. M. Graf, T. H. Willwacher, University lecturers | |
| 402-0501-00L | Solid State Physics | E- | 0 credits | 1S | A. Zheludev, G. Blatter, C. Degen, K. Ensslin, D. Pescia, M. Sigrist, A. Wallraff | |
| 402-0551-00L | Laser Seminar | E- | 0 credits | 1S | T. Esslinger, J. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner | |
| 402-0600-00L | Nuclear and Particle Physics with Applications | E- | 0 credits | 2S | A. Rubbia, G. Dissertori, C. Grab, K. S. Kirch, R. Wallny | |
| 402-0893-00L | Particle Physics Seminar | E- | 0 credits | 1S | T. K. Gehrmann | |
| 402-0700-00L | Seminar in Elementary Particle Physics | E- | 0 credits | 1S | M. Spira | |
| 402-0746-00L | Seminar: Particle and Astrophysics (Aktuelles aus der Teilchen- und Astrophysik) | E- | 0 credits | 1S | C. Grab, University lecturers | |
| 402-0300-00L | IPA Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | 1S | G. Dissertori, A. Refregier, further lecturers | |
| 402-0396-00L | Recent Research Highlights in Astrophysics (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: AST006 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | E- | 0 credits | 1S | University lecturers | |
| 402-0530-00L | Mesoscopic Systems | E- | 0 credits | 1S | T. M. Ihn | |
| 402-0620-00L | Current Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its Applicatons | E- | 0 credits | 1S | M. Christl, S. Willett | |
| 227-0980-00L | Seminar on Biomedical Magnetic Resonance | E- | 0 credits | 1S | K. P. Prüssmann, S. Kozerke | |
| 227-1043-00L | Neuroinformatics - 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: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | E- | 0 credits | 1K | S.‑C. Liu, R. Hahnloser, V. Mante | |
| 651-1581-00L | Seminar in Glaciology | E- | 3 credits | 2S | A. Bauder | |
| Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 406-0204-AAL | Electrodynamics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | E- | 7 credits | 15R | R. Renner | |
| 406-0663-AAL | Numerical Methods for CSE Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | E- | 8 credits | 17R | R. Alaifari | |