
Advanced Quantum and Nanophotonic Systems
Outcome (diploma or credits): Master of Science (ITMO University)
Duration: 2 years, 120 credits
Language: English
Application Deadline: 01 August 2022
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or relevant fields with excellent/good grades; CV & motivation letter; upper-intermediate level of English*
Tuition Fee: 350,000 rubles/year for international students
The Advanced Quantum and Nanophotonic Systems Master’s program equips students with an in-depth understanding of fundamental physics and hands-on lab experience necessary for their future careers in industry or academia. Its curriculum covers the fundamentals of electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics. The program’s lecturers deliver a wide range of up-to-date courses (nanophotonics, quantum optics, numerical methods, etc.) and offer intensive lab training at the research center facilities using optical and radiofrequency devices, a laser writing technique, and nanofabrication.
Deeply involved in research during their studies, students not only apply their knowledge in practice but also gain real-world experience working in cutting-edge scientific fields. Our students are engaged in international projects, work with high-tech equipment, publish articles in top peer-reviewed journals, speak at national and international events, as well as organize international scientific schools and workshops. Every week, the faculty helds open scientific workshops featuring Russian and international guest (visiting) researchers to discuss latest problems in theoretical physics, optics, and radiophysics.
The program includes four specializations:
Nanophotonics
Nanophotonics plays an important role in modern science, from fundamental research to medicine and information technology. ITMO’s Nanophotonics specialization is the only one in this field in Russia and one of the few programs in the world that trains specialists in nanophotonics and metamaterials. During their training, students not only gain knowledge and skills working on projects but also actively participate in advanced international research.
Hybrid Materials
Mainly focused on interdisciplinary research, the specialization is aimed at students with different career backgrounds (physicists, chemists, materials scientists, or biologists) wishing to carry out research at the intersection of disciplines. Students of the Hybrid Materials specialization study the basics of numerical modeling, materials science, experimental nanophotonics, and organic chemistry. All students will have the chance to work on projects under the supervision of specialists with an extensive interdisciplinary background. Our graduates are in demand in various research fields such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), targeted drug delivery, biosensors, and so on.
Quantum Materials
This specialization focuses on theoretical methods for modeling materials (and, in general, condensed matter) using multiparticle quantum correlations qualitatively changing the properties of systems. It provides an in-depth study of spintronics, as well as analytical and numerical methods for first-principles materials modeling.
In the course of their traning, students will take part in projects on quantum mechanical modeling of materials properties and study machine learning methods used in quantum physics and quantum computing.
Computer Modeling of Quantum and Nanophotonic Systems
Computational physics lies at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and information technology. A large amount of related research, both fundamental and applied, requires the use of various calculations and hence specialists with an expertise in physics and mathematics who can not only use ready-made software but also can develop their own programs. Students of the Computer Modeling specialization at ITMO obtain all the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their research careers or execute industrial projects related to both applied physics and IT. The specializations combine both specialized and general courses associated with physics, mathematics, and programming. The program covers the methods of computational and applied mathematics and machine learning, such aspects of computational physics as integration of dynamical systems, modeling of semiconductor and optical devices, and offers practical classes in software development. Students can also choose additional courses in physics and mathematics from other specializations, as well as join specialized group projects and develop their own software under the supervision of professional programmers.
Research
From the very beginning, students can participate in the scientific activities of the research center not as listeners but as equal members of the research team, which is among the best in nanophotonics and metamaterials. By being actively involved in the faculty’s life, students can grow professionaly as part of the faculty’s research team.
Career Prospects
The program opens doors to the best PhD programs in the field of physics and engineering at leading universities all over the world. The Center of Nanophotonics and Metamaterials has a large network of industrial partners both in Russia and worldwide (i.e. Bosch and Samsung).
Scholarship
ITMO’s Faculty of Physics offers a full scholarship to international students (except the citizens of the former USSR countries) who are interested in pursuing their study in advanced quantum and nanophotonic systems and have a Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or other relevant fields with excellent/good grades and the upper-intermediate level of English. If you’d like to apply for the scholarship, please send your CV, academic transcript, motivation and recommendation letters to adkozhevnikova@itmo.ru with “Master’s scholarship application” in the subject line.
Scholarship application deadline: August 1, 2022.
Learn more about this unique opportunity here.
Specialization: Nanophotonics
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Photonics
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Introduction to Experimental Methods of Nanophotonics
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Quantum Mechanics
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Nanoplasmonics
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Experimental Methods of Nanophotonics
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Foreign Language for Specific Purposes
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Introduction to Materials Science (Part 1)
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Optics
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Many-Body Quantum Theory
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Methods of Quantum Chemistry
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Nonlinear Photonics
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Optomechanics
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Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 1)
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Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 2)
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Electrodynamics of Metamaterials
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Analytical Methods in Optics and Photonics
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Computing on NVIDIA GPUs
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Computational Physics
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Computational Methods in Physics
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Mathematical Methods in Physics
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Methods of Computer Simulation
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Methods of Machine Learning
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Semiconductor Device Modeling
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Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
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Emission and Counting of Single Photons
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Microfluidics
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Low-Dimensional Magnetism
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Applied Spintronics
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Applied Hybrid Materials
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Modern Methods of Optical Micro- and Spectroscopy
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Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
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Special Sections of Inorganic Chemistry
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Special Sections of Organic Chemistry
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Spintronics
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Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
Specialization: Quantum Materials
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Photonics
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Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Optics
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Many-Body Quantum Theory
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Foreign Language for Specific Purposes
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Methods of Quantum Chemistry
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Nonlinear Photonics
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Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 1)
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Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Optics
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Optomechanics
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Electrodynamics of Metamaterials
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Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 2)
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Mathematical Methods in Physics
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Computational Methods in Physics
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Analytical Methods in Optics and Photonics
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Computing on NVIDIA GPUs
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Methods of Machine Learning
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Semiconductor Device Modeling
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Computational Physics
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Methods of Computer Simulation
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Emission and Counting of Single Photons
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Special Sections of Organic Chemistry
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Modern Methods of Optical Micro- and Spectroscopy
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Applied Hybrid Materials
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Low-Dimensional Magnetism
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Applied Spintronics
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Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
-
Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
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Spintronics
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Microfluidics
-
Special Sections of Inorganic Chemistry
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 1)
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
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Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
-
Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
Specialization: Hybrid Materials
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Photonics
-
Mathematical Methods in Physics
-
Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
-
Special Sections of Inorganic Chemistry
-
Microfluidics
-
Methods of Computer Simulation
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 1)
-
Computational Physics
-
Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
-
Foreign Language for Specific Purposes
-
Methods of Quantum Chemistry
-
Nonlinear Photonics
-
Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 1)
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
-
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
-
Quantum Optics
-
Optomechanics
-
Electrodynamics of Metamaterials
-
Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 2)
-
Many-Body Quantum Theory
-
Computational Methods in Physics
-
Analytical Methods in Optics and Photonics
-
Computing on NVIDIA GPUs
-
Semiconductor Device Modeling
-
Methods of Machine Learning
-
Emission and Counting of Single Photons
-
Special Sections of Organic Chemistry
-
Modern Methods of Optical Micro- and Spectroscopy
-
Applied Hybrid Materials
-
Low-Dimensional Magnetism
-
Applied Spintronics
-
Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
-
Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
-
Spintronics
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
Specialization: Computer Modeling
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Photonics
-
Methods of Machine Learning
-
Computational Methods in Physics
-
Semiconductor Device Modeling
-
Foreign Language for Specific Purposes
-
Methods of Quantum Chemistry
-
Quantum Mechanics
-
Nonlinear Photonics
-
Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 1)
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
-
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
-
Quantum Optics
-
Optomechanics
-
Electrodynamics of Metamaterials
-
Physics of Two-Dimensional Systems (Part 2)
-
Many-Body Quantum Theory
-
Analytical Methods in Optics and Photonics
-
Computing on NVIDIA GPUs
-
Semiconductor Device Modeling
-
Emission and Counting of Single Photons
-
Special Sections of Organic Chemistry
-
Modern Methods of Optical Micro- and Spectroscopy
-
Applied Hybrid Materials
-
Low-Dimensional Magnetism
-
Applied Spintronics
-
Mega-Science in Russia and Abroad
-
Modern Trends in Nano-Optics
-
Spintronics
-
Introduction to Materials Science (Part 2)
*The applicants are required to pass entrance examinations successfully.
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Contact
- ITMO International Admission Office, international@itmo.ru
- Program coordinator, Alina Kozhevnikova, adkozhevnikova@itmo.ru