Search result: Course units in Autumn Semester 2023

Physics Master Information
Core Courses
One 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
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0861-00LStatistical PhysicsW10 credits4V + 2UG. M. Graf
402-0843-00LQuantum Field Theory I
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY551 directly at UZH.
W10 credits4V + 2UC. Anastasiou
402-0830-00LGeneral Relativity Information W10 credits4V + 2UL. Senatore
Core Courses: Experimental Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0257-00LAdvanced Solid State PhysicsW10 credits3V + 2UW. Wegscheider
402-0442-00LQuantum OpticsW10 credits3V + 2UT. U. Donner
402-0402-00LUltrafast Laser Physics Information W10 credits3V + 2UL. Gallmann, S. Johnson, U. Keller
402-0891-00LPhenomenology of Particle Physics IW10 credits3V + 2UP. Crivelli, A. de Cosa
402-0448-01LQuantum Information Processing I: Concepts
This theory part QIP I together with the experimental part 402-0448-02L QIP II (both offered in the autumn semester) combine to the core course in experimental physics "Quantum Information Processing" (totally 10 ECTS credits). This applies to the Master's degree programme in Physics.
W5 credits2V + 1UJ. Renes
402-0448-02LQuantum Information Processing II: Implementations
This experimental part QIP II together with the theory part 402-0448-01L QIP I (both offered in the autumn semester) combine to the core course in experimental physics "Quantum Information Processing" (totally 10 ECTS credits). This applies to the Master's degree programme in Physics.
W5 credits2V + 1UA. Wallraff, J.‑C. Besse
Electives
Electives: Physics and Mathematics
Selection: Solid State Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0469-67LParametric Phenomena
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits3GA. Eichler
402-0526-00LUltrafast Processes in SolidsW6 credits2V + 1UY. M. Acremann
402-0535-00LIntroduction to Magnetism Information W6 credits3GA. Vindigni
402-0595-00LSemiconductor NanostructuresW6 credits2V + 1UT. M. Ihn
402-0317-00LSemiconductor Materials: Fundamentals and FabricationW6 credits2V + 1US. Schön, W. Wegscheider
402-0447-00LQuantum Science with Superconducting Circuits
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UA. Wallraff
Selection: Quantum Electronics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0442-05LAdvanced Topics in Quantum Optics Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits2GT. Esslinger
402-0444-00LDissipative Quantum Systems
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UA. Imamoglu
402-0457-00LQuantum Technologies for Searches of New Physics
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UP. Crivelli
402-0464-00LOptical Properties of SemiconductorsW8 credits2V + 2UG. Scalari, P. Anantha Murthy
402-0465-58LIntersubband OptoelectronicsW6 credits2V + 1UG. Scalari, J. Faist
402-0468-15LNanomaterials for Photonics
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UR. Grange
402-0492-00LExperimental Techniques in Quantum and Electro-OpticsW6 credits2V + 1UD. Kienzler, D. Prado Lopes Aude Craik
Selection: Particle Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0457-00LQuantum Technologies for Searches of New Physics
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UP. Crivelli
402-0715-00LLow Energy Particle PhysicsW6 credits2V + 1UA. S. Antognini, D. Ries
402-0767-00LNeutrino PhysicsW6 credits2V + 1UA. Rubbia, D. Sgalaberna
402-0725-00LExperimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics Information
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY461 directly at UZH.
W6 credits3V + 1UU. Langenegger, T. Schietinger, University lecturers
402-0777-00LParticle Accelerator Physics and Modeling IW6 credits2V + 1UA. Adelmann
402-0851-00LQCD: Theory and Experiment Information
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY561 directly at UZH.
W3 credits3GA. Gehrmann-De Ridder, R. Wallny
Selection: Theoretical Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
401-2813-00LProgramming Techniques for Scientific Simulations I Information Restricted registration - show details
Students in the Master's Degree Programme in Computational Science and Engineering must enrol only if this course unit is an additional requirement.
W5 credits4GR. Käppeli
402-0461-00LQuantum Information Theory
Does not take place this semester.
W8 credits3V + 1U
402-0580-00LSuperconductivityW6 credits2V + 1UV. Geshkenbein
402-0490-00LAdvanced Methods in Quantum Many-Body Theory
Does not take place this semester.
W8 credits3V + 1UE. Demler
402-0809-00LIntroduction to Computational PhysicsW8 credits2V + 2UA. Adelmann
402-0822-13LIntroduction to IntegrabilityW6 credits2V + 1UN. Beisert
402-0836-16LQuantum Simulations of Gauge TheoriesW6 credits2V + 1UM. Krstic Marinkovic, J. C. Pinto Barros
402-0845-61LEffective Field Theories for Particle Physics
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY578 directly at UZH.
W6 credits2V + 1UP. Stoffer
402-0865-70LStrongly Correlated Systems in Atomic and Condensed Matter PhysicsW8 credits3V + 1UE. Demler
402-0870-00LIntroduction to Quantum ElectrodynamicsW6 credits2V + 1UA. Lazopoulos
402-0883-63LSymmetries in PhysicsW6 credits2V + 1UJ. Brödel
402-0886-00LQCD and Scattering Amplitudes Information
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY564 directly at UZH.
W6 credits2V + 1UA. Gehrmann-De Ridder
402-0897-00LIntroduction to String TheoryW6 credits2V + 1UM. Gaberdiel
Selection: Astrophysics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0352-00LAstronomical Observations and Instrumentation
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 1UH. M. Schmid, L. Harra
402-0355-00LPlanet Formation Restricted registration - show details W4 credits2VJ. Szulágyi
402-0368-07LLecture Series: Space Research and ExplorationW1 credit2VS. P. Quanz
402-0368-11LEarth - A (Unique?) Habitable PlanetW6 credits2V + 1US. P. Quanz
402-0371-62LCosmological Probes Information W6 credits2V + 1UA. Refregier
402-0398-00LCosmic Dust in the Solar SystemW3 credits1V + 1UV. J. Sterken
402-0713-00LAstro-Particle Physics I Information W6 credits2V + 1UA. Biland
Selection: Further Electives
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0737-00LEnergy and Sustainability in the 21st Century (Part I)W6 credits2V + 1UP. Morf
402-0247-00LElectronics for Physicists I (Analogue) Restricted registration - show details W4 credits2V + 2PG. Bison, W. Erdmann
151-0409-00LMultiphysics Modeling and Simulation Information W4 credits2V + 2UC. I. Roman
Selection: Neuroinformatics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-1033-00LNeuromorphic Engineering I Restricted registration - show details
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.

Information for UZH students:
Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module INI404 at UZH.
Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link
W6 credits2V + 3UT. Delbrück, S.‑C. Liu, M. Payvand
227-1037-00LIntroduction to Neuroinformatics Information W6 credits2V + 1U + 1AV. Mante, M. Cook, B. Grewe, G. Indiveri, D. Kiper, W. von der Behrens
Selection: Medical Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0341-00LMedical Physics IW6 credits2V + 1UP. Manser
402-0674-00LPhysics in Medical Research: From Atoms to Cells Information W6 credits2V + 1UB. K. R. Müller
465-0970-00LImage Guided Medical InterventionsW6 credits2V + 1UG. Fattori
Selection: Environmental Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
701-1239-00LAerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. Gysel Beer, D. Bell, E. Weingartner
701-0475-00LAtmospheric Physics Information W3 credits2GU. Lohmann
701-1221-00LDynamics of Large-Scale Atmospheric Flow Information W4 credits2V + 1UH. Wernli, J. Riboldi
651-4053-05LBoundary Layer MeteorologyW4 credits3GM. Rotach, P. Calanca
Selection: Mathematics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
401-3531-00LDifferential Geometry I Information
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. In this case, you cannot change the category assignment by yourself in myStudies but must take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits.
W9 credits4V + 1UT. Ilmanen
401-3461-00LFunctional Analysis I Information
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. In this case, you cannot change the category assignment by yourself in myStudies but must take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits.
W9 credits4V + 1UM. Burger
401-3601-00LProbability Theory Information
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. In this case, you cannot change the category assignment by yourself in myStudies but must take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits.
Moreover, 401-3601-00L Probability Theory can only be recognised for the Master Programme in Mathematics if neither 401-3642-00L Brownian Motion and Stochastic Calculus nor 401-3602-00L Applied Stochastic Processes has been recognised for the Bachelor Programme.
W9 credits4V + 1UI. Kortchemski
401-3621-00LFundamentals of Mathematical Statistics Information W9 credits4V + 1US. 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.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
401-7851-00LTheoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: AST512

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W10 credits4V + 2UUniversity lecturers
401-7855-00LComputational Astrophysics (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: AST245

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W6 credits2VL. M. Mayer
402-6394-00LAdvanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: AST802

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W4 credits1VUniversity lecturers
402-0831-67LAdvanced Topics in General Relativity and Gravitational Waves (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: PHY529

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W6 credits2V + 1UP. Jetzer
402-0810-70LAdvanced Quantum Algorithms (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: PHY582

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W6 credits2V + 1UG. Mazzola
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.)
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0209-00LRenewable Energy Technologies Information W4 credits3GA. Bardow
151-0163-00LNuclear Energy ConversionW4 credits2V + 1UA. Manera
151-0103-00LFluid Dynamics IIW3 credits2V + 1UP. Jenny
151-0532-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IW4 credits2V + 2UG. Haller
151-0620-00LEmbedded MEMS LabW5 credits3PC. Hierold, A. Güntner, M. Haluska
151-0213-00LFluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits3GI. Karlin
151-0621-00LMicrosystems I: Process Technology and IntegrationW6 credits3V + 2UM. Haluska, C. Hierold
227-0385-10LBiomedical ImagingW6 credits5GS. Kozerke, K. P. Prüssmann
227-0386-00LBiomedical Engineering Information W4 credits3GJ. Vörös, S. J. Ferguson, S. Kozerke, M. P. Wolf, M. Zenobi-Wong
227-1047-00LConsciousness: From Philosophy to Neuroscience (University of Zurich) Information
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: INI410

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W3 credits2VD. Kiper
227-0939-00LCell BiophysicsW6 credits4GT. Zambelli
227-0655-00LNonlinear Optics
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 2UJ. Leuthold
227-0423-00LNeural Network Theory Information W4 credits2V + 1UH. Bölcskei
227-0653-00LQuantum Measurements and Optomechanics
Quantum Measurements and Optomechanics
W4 credits2V + 1UM. Frimmer, M. Rossi
227-0965-00LMicro and Nano-Tomography of Biological TissuesW4 credits3GM. Stampanoni, F. Marone Welford
227-0157-00LSemiconductor Devices: Physical Bases and Simulation Information W4 credits3GA. Schenk, C. I. Roman
227-0663-00LNano-Optics Information
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits2V + 2UM. Frimmer
227-0147-10LVLSI 3: Full-Custom Digital Circuit Design Information W6 credits2V + 3UC. Studer, O. Castañeda Fernández
227-0301-00LOptical Communication FundamentalsW6 credits2V + 1U + 1PJ. Leuthold
227-0621-00LEmerging Memory TechnologiesW3 credits1V + 1UM. Yarema
227-0116-00LVLSI 1: HDL Based Design for FPGAs Information W6 credits5GF. K. Gürkaynak, L. Benini
252-0834-00LInformation Systems for Engineers Information W4 credits2V + 1UG. Fourny
327-0703-00LElectron Microscopy in Material ScienceW4 credits2V + 2US. Gerstl, R. Erni, F. Gramm, A. Käch, F. Krumeich, K. Kunze
327-0702-00LEM-Practical Course in Materials ScienceW2 credits4PK. Kunze, S. Gerstl, F. Gramm, F. Krumeich, J. Reuteler
327-2125-00LMicroscopy Training SEM I - Introduction to SEM Restricted registration - show details
The number of participants is limited. In case of overbooking, the course will be repeated once. All registrations will be recorded on the waiting list.

For PhD students, postdocs and others, a fee will be charged (https://scopem.ethz.ch/education/MTP.html).

All applicants must additionally register on this form: Link
The selected applicants will be contacted and asked for confirmation a few weeks before the course date.
W2 credits3PP. Zeng, A. G. Bittermann, S. Gerstl, L. Grafulha Morales, K. Kunze, F. Lucas, J. Reuteler
327-2126-00LMicroscopy Training TEM I - Introduction to TEM Restricted registration - show details
The number of participants is limited. In case of overbooking, the course will be repeated once. All registrations will be recorded on the waiting list.

For PhD students, postdocs and others, a fee will be charged (https://scopem.ethz.ch/education/MTP.html).

All applicants must additionally register on this form: Link
The selected applicants will be contacted and asked for confirmation a few weeks before the course date.
W2 credits3PP. Zeng, E. J. Barthazy Meier, A. G. Bittermann, F. Gramm, A. Sologubenko
327-2210-00LThin Films Technology - From Fundamentals to Oxide Electronics
Students who already took "327-2104-00L Inorganic Thin Films: Processing, Properties and Applications" AND "327-2132-00 Multifunctional Ferroic Materials: Growth and Characterisation" are not allowed to attend this course.
W4 credits4GM. Trassin, C. Schneider
363-0537-00LResource and Environmental EconomicsW3 credits2GL. Bretschger, M. L. Newham
363-0541-00LEconomic Dynamics and ComplexityW3 credits3GF. Schweitzer
529-0130-00LAdvanced Magnetic Resonance - DNP Instrumentation and ApplicationsW6 credits3GA. Barnes, S. Overall, I. Pagonakis
529-0027-00LAdvanced Magnetic Resonance - Solid State NMR Information
Does not take place this semester.
W6 credits3GM. Ernst
529-0433-01LAdvanced Physical Chemistry: Statistical ThermodynamicsW6 credits3GR. Riek, J. Richardson
651-3440-02LGeophysics IIIW4 credits3GA. Jackson, M.‑A. Meier, P. Tackley
651-4010-00LPlanetary Physics and ChemistryW3 credits2GC. Gillmann
701-1253-00LAnalysis of Climate and Weather Data Information W3 credits2GC. Frei
701-1257-00LEuropean Climate ChangeW3 credits2GC. Schär, J. Rajczak, S. C. Scherrer
Proseminars and Semester Papers
To organise a semester project take contact with one of the instructors.

Bachelor students in Physics who wish to register for a MSc Semester Project or Proseminar need to contact the study administration (studiensekretariat@phys.ethz.ch).

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).
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0218-MSLResearch Project Restricted registration - show details W8 credits15ASupervisors
402-0219-MSLResearch Project II Restricted registration - show details
To register, please contact the study administration at studies.physics@ethz.ch
W8 credits15ASupervisors
Science in Perspective
» Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-PHYS
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability
Master's Thesis
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-2000-00LScientific Works in Physics
Target audience:
Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically.

Directive Link
O0 creditsD. Kienzler
402-0900-30LMaster's Thesis Restricted registration - show details
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
O30 credits57DSupervisors
Seminars, Colloquia, and Additional Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0101-00LThe Zurich Physics Colloquium Information E-0 credits1KS. Huber, A. Refregier, University lecturers
402-0800-00LThe Zurich Theoretical Physics Colloquium Information E-0 credits1KJ. Renes, University lecturers
401-5330-00LTalks in Mathematical Physics Information E-0 credits1KA. Cattaneo, G. Felder, M. Gaberdiel, G. M. Graf, P. Hintz, T. H. Willwacher
402-0551-00LLaser SeminarE-0 credits1ST. Esslinger, J. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner
402-0600-00LNuclear and Particle Physics with ApplicationsE-0 credits2SA. Rubbia, K. S. Kirch, R. Wallny
402-0893-00LParticle Physics SeminarE-0 credits1ST. K. Gehrmann
402-0700-00LSeminar in Elementary Particle Physics Information
LTP/PSI Colloquium
E-0 credits1SM. Spira
402-0746-00LSeminar: Particle and Astrophysics (Aktuelles aus der Teilchen- und Astrophysik)E-0 credits1SUniversity lecturers
402-0300-00LIPA Colloquium Information E-0 credits1SA. Biland, A. de Cosa, A. Refregier, H. M. Schmid, further lecturers
402-0396-00LRecent Research Highlights in Astrophysics (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: AST006

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
E-0 credits1SUniversity lecturers
402-0530-00LMesoscopic SystemsE-0 credits1ST. M. Ihn
402-0620-00LCurrent Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its ApplicatonsE-0 credits2SM. Christl, S. Willett
227-0980-00LSeminar on Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Information E-0 credits1SK. P. Prüssmann, S. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
227-1043-00LNeuroinformatics - Colloquia (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: INI701

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
E-0 credits1KS.‑C. Liu, R. Hahnloser, V. Mante
651-1581-00LSeminar in GlaciologyE-3 credits2SA. Bauder, M. Jacquemart
402-0010-00LBasics of Computing Environments for Scientists Information
Enrollment is only possible under https://www.lehrbetrieb.ethz.ch/laborpraktika
No registration required via myStudies.
Z0 credits1VC. D. Herzog, C. Becker, S. Müller
Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements
The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
406-0204-AALElectrodynamics
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 credits15RG. M. Graf
401-2673-AALNumerical 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-9 credits19RV. C. Gradinaru