PHYS-431: Quantum field theory IThe goal of the course is to introduce relativistic quantum field theory as the conceptual and mathematical framework describing fundamental interactions. ...
PHYS-432: Quantum field theory IIThe goal of the course is to introduce relativistic quantum field theory as the conceptual and mathematical framework describing fundamental interactions such as Quantum Electrodynamics. ...
PHYS-597: Specialisation semesterStudents have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a project contributing to specialize them in a physics field. The project can take place in a laboratory at EPFL, in an external laboratory or in a research institute. ...
PHYS-453: Quantum electrodynamics and quantum opticsThis course develops the quantum theory of electromagnetic radiation from the principles of quantum electrodynamics. It will cover historic developments (coherent states, squeezed states, quantum theory of spontaneous emission) and moreover modern developm ...
PHYS-207: Quantum mechanics IThe objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the concepts, methods and consequences of quantum physics. ...
HUM-315: Physics and philosophy in the 20th centuryPhilosophie de la nature : Physique et philosophie au XXe siècle.
Le cours traite les questions philosophiques que la physique soulève, en particulier les grandes théories physiques du XXe siècle, à savoir les théories de la relativité d'Einstein et la phy ...
COM-309: Introduction to quantum information processingInformation is processed in physical devices. In the quantum regime the concept of classical bit is replaced by the quantum bit. We introduce quantum principles, and then quantum communications, key distribution, quantum entropy, and spin dynamics. No prio ...
PHYS-441: Statistical physics of biomacromoleculesBiological macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and cytoskeletal filaments are polymers. As such, they share a set of properties that are common to any polymer, which are the focus of this course. Details about the protein folding problem will be cove ...
ME-469: Nano-scale heat transferIn this course we study heat transfer (and energy conversion) from a microscopic perspective. First we focus on understanding why classical laws (i.e. Fourier Law) are what they are and what are their limits of validity. Next we discuss emerging opportunit ...
PHYS-491: Magnetism in materialsThe lectures will provide an introduction to magnetism in materials, covering fundamentals of spin and orbital degrees of freedom, interactions between moments and some typical ordering patterns. Selected experimental techniques and their application in cu ...
PHYS-344: Quantum mechanics for non-physicistsThis course introduces quantum mechanics to students who are interested in pursuing quantum science and technology but have not gone through the standard bachelor physics curriculum. The students will develop quantum intuition by working out numerical exam ...
PHYS-454: Quantum optics and quantum informationThis lecture describes advanced concepts and applications of quantum optics. It emphasizes the connection with ongoing research, and with the fast growing field of quantum technologies. The topics cover some aspects of quantum information processing, quant ...
PHYS-313: Quantum physics IThe objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the concepts, methods and consequences of quantum physics. ...
PHYS-331: Functional analysis (for PH)Ce cours ambitionne de présenter les mathématiques de la mécanique quantique, et plus généralement de la physique quantique. Il s'adresse essentiellement aux physiciens, ou a des mathématiciens intéressés dans le domaine. ...
