Plasma Physics

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Program Overview

The Master’s program in Plasma Physics offers high-level training, covering a very broad field of Physics, and providing strong adaptability compatible with the current evolution of research and industrial development activities.

Plasma physics integrates knowledge from many other branches of physics, such as statistical physics, Hamiltonian mechanics, surface physics, relativistic electrodynamics, fluid dynamics, atomic and molecular physics, and radiation physics.

Conversely, many concepts and methods—particularly in nonlinear physics, chaos, and turbulence—developed in fundamental plasma physics research have been adopted by other disciplines.

Teaching Language : English /French

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Fundamental Properties of Plasmas

Atomic Physics I

Radiation Physics

Fluid Dynamics

Elements of Non-Equilibrium Statistical Physics

Magnetohydrodynamics – Waves in Plasmas

Study of Thermal Plasmas

Magnetic Confinement of Fusion Plasmas

Study of Cold Non-Equilibrium Plasmas

Laser–Matter Interaction

Advanced Topics

Due to its numerous technological applications, plasma and radiation physics enable the development of several modern industries in the following fields :

Fundamental research in physics and radiation instrumentation.

Lighting and plasma display screens.

Destruction of organic waste and sterilization.

Atmospheric depollution and reduction of greenhouse gases.

Production of acetylene and ethylene from heavy hydrocarbons.

In microelectronics, surface treatment, and photovoltaic cell manufacturing, plasma plays a significant role.

In metallurgy (welding, cutting, and melting of materials).

High-voltage switching devices and circuit breakers.

Laser physics.

Thermonuclear fusion plasma.

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Admissions Information

Licence Bac ou diplôme équivalent

MASTER Licence ou diplôme équivalent

· Radiation Physics

· Fundamental Physics

· Theoretical Physics

· Materials Physics