Master Applied Physics 2024

2025 Master Applied Physics 2024

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Track-list modules Physics for Instrumentation Period

General information Programme team
www.ap.msc.tudelft.nl Faculty of Applied Sciences, Lorentzweg 1
Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
AP3061 Acoustic, Elastic and Electromagnetic Waves 6
AP3091 Elementary Particles 6
Brightspace  Programme director 
AP3113 Quantum Optics 6 Brightspace is TU Delft’s digital learning Aurèle Adam has final responsibility for the Applied
AP3122 Advanced Optical Imaging 6 environment. Students, instructors and staff use Physics master of science programme.
AP3132 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 Brightspace for almost all communication for their  [email protected]
AP3152 Optics for Lithography 6 courses. There is a Brightspace page for every +31 (0)15 27 82455
AP3222 Nanotechnology 6 course, but also for the Master Applied Physics Physics Building (22), room E006
AP3242 Lasers and Photodetectors 3 programme.
AP3252 Electron Microscopy Characterization of the Nanoscale 3
brightspace.tudelft.nl Programme coordinator
AP3311 Neutrons, X-Rays and Positrons for Studying Structures & Dynamics 6
AP3352 Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering 6 Arno Haket supervises the daily routine of the
AP3382 Advanced Photonics 6 Digital study guide programme. Consult him for all programme related
AP3391 Geometrical Optics 6 For programme details, courses and course details. questions and problems.
AP3401 Introduction to Charged Particle Optics 6 ap.msc.studyguide.tudelft.nl  [email protected]
AP3531 Acoustical Imaging 6 +31 (0)15 27 85582
AP3412 Experimental Techniques in Optics 3 Timetables Physics Building (22), room A206
AP3701 Submm and Terahertz Physics and Applications 3
Timetables for courses and for the programme.
AE4896 Space instrumentation 4
EE4745 Terahertz Superconducting Astronomical Instrumentation 5
mytimetable.tudelft.nl timetables.tudelft.nl Academic counsellor
ME46310 Opto-Mechatronics 4 Nynke Penninga will advise you on all kinds of study-
SC42030 Control for High Resolution Imaging 3 Register for exams related matters and personal problems, such as
SC42065 Adaptive Optics Design Project 3 Written examinations require registration! You have planning, time management, illness and psychological
to register using Osiris. It is required to register for problems. All private matters discussed are confidential.
Track-list modules Physics for Quantum Devices and Quantum Computing written exams no later than 15 days before the [email protected]
Period 
exam. +31(0)15 27 85516
Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
my.tudelft.nl examdesk.tudelft.nl Physics Building (22), room A204
AP3101 The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics 3
AP3113 Quantum Optics 6
AP3211 Advanced Solid State Physics 6 Regulations Education & Student Affairs
AP3222 Nanotechnology 6 The regulations inform you about your rights and Jaffalaan 9a (entrance Mekelweg) 2628 BX Delft
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AP3252 Electron Microscopy Characterization of the Nanoscale 3 obligations. +31(0)15 27 88012
AP3261 Mesoscopic Physics 6 tnw.tudelft.nl/regulations www.tudelft.nl/en/student/administration
AP3281 Quantum Transport 6 Administration of results, account group Applied Science
AP3303 Applications of Quantum Mechanics 3 
Faculty student portal +31(0)15 27 89826 [email protected]
AP3421-PR Quantum Information Project 2
AP3432 Quantum Hardware 1 - Theoretical Concepts 4
Information relating to student matters at TU Delft,
AP3442 Quantum Hardware 2 - Experimental State of the Art 4 such as timetables, internship, master thesis Board of Examiners
AP3452 Quantum Error Correction 4 project, contact information and study facilities. The Board of Examiners is responsible for the
CS4090 Quantum Communication and Cryptography 5 tnw.students.tudelft.nl assessment quality and the degree audits. To apply for
QIST4300 Qubit Dynamics and Quantum Control 4 acceptance of changes to the regular programme, a
QIST4310 Fundamentals of Quantum Information 4 NetID and password request should be submitted to the Board of Examiners.
QIST4400 Quantum Computer Architecture 5 To (re)activate your NetID or change your It is strongly advised to consult the programme
password. coordinator in advance. Requests should be sent to the
General Electives (examples, see studyguide) Societal Modules (examples, see studyguide) password.tudelft.nl secretary of the board: Kirsten van den Berg.
AP3082 Computational Physics AS3111 Athens  [email protected]
AP3652 Electronics for Physicists TPM305A Writing a Master’s Thesis in English Student association +31 (0)15 27 88180
AP3681 Fairy Tales of Theoretical Physics TPM401A Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation Association for Students of Applied Physics Physics Building (22), room A255
AP3751 Artificial Intelligence for Physicists TPM405A Patent Law and Patent Policy asap.tudelft.nl vvtp.tudelft.nl
AP3832 Systems Engineering TPM412A Idea to Startup Health & Life Board of Studies
4403TGR64 Theory of General Relativity (Leiden) TPM413A Idea to Startup Energy & Sustainability
TU Delft Library The Board of Studies is an advisory body representing
CS4195 Modeling and Data Analysis in Complex Networks TPM414A Idea to Startup Deep Tech
CS4220 Machine Learning TPM001B Sociotechnology of Future Energy Systems TU Delft has an extended library where you can students and teachers, and has three main
IFEEMCS4205 Statistical Learning for Engineers TPM301B Spoken English for Academic Purposes borrow books. The website gives access to many responsibilities:
IN4049TU Introduction to High Performance Computing WM0203TU-Eng Oral Presentations search portals, electronic journals etc. • To advise on the Teaching and Examination
WI4260TU Scientific Programming for Engineers WM1115TU Dutch Elementary www.library.tudelft.nl Regulations and the Implementation Regulations
• To annually evaluate the programme
A more detailed description of the core programme, orientations and courses can be found in the studyguide: ap.msc.studyguide.tudelft.nl • To advise on all matters concerning education
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Core programme and orientations Programme EC Obligatory core modules Period

The Applied Physics programme is a two-year master Mathematical Methods for Physics 9 Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
programme and comprises 120 EC. Ethics and Engineering 3 AP3001 Mathematical Methods for Physics 9
The programme has a core-orientation structure. Advanced Fundamental Physics Modules 12 AP3903 Master Thesis 5+40 -
Within this structure, there is a choice of research tracks: Elective(s) 6 WM0320TU Ethics and Engineering 3 1 or 3
• Physics for Energy Track related Modules 15
• Physics for Fluids Engineering Thesis Project 45 Advanced Fundamental Physics Modules Period
• Physics for Health and Life Orientation 30 Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
AP3021 Advanced Statistical Mechanics 6
• Physics for Instrumentation
AP3032 Continuum Physics 6
• Physics for Quantum Devices and Quantum Computing. AP3051 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 6
AP3071 Advanced Electrodynamics 6
The core programme comprises 90 EC and has the same Combining the core programme with a 30 EC orientation
structure for all tracks and students: completes the master programme. Choose from: Track-list modules Physics for Energy Period
• 12 EC of compulsory modules: Mathematical Methods for • Research and Development (R&D) – Systems Engineering for Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
Physics (9EC) and Ethics and Engineering (3EC). Physicists (AP3832, 5EC), a SE company project (AP3841, AP3141 Environmental Physics 6
• 12 EC of advanced fundamental physics modules: choose 15EC) or non-academic internship (AP3912, 15EC), and 10 AP3211 Advanced Solid State Physics 6
two (out of four) courses. These modules aim at depth as EC additional electives, chosen from subjects on the Track- AP3311 Neutrons, X-Rays and Positrons for Studying Structures & Dyn. 6
well as breadth in general physics knowledge. lists, the list of General electives, or (with a maximum of 6 EC) AP3333 Physics of Energy Materials 6
• 15 EC of track-list electives: technical and science subjects societal modules from the S-list AP3341 Nuclear Reactor Physics 6
AP3352 Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering 6
related to the tracks. These modules are representative for • Pre-PhD – Academic skills (AP3932, 3EC), a research project
CH3783 Materials Chemistry for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle 3
the research areas of the physics departments. at another university (AP3945, 12EC) and 15EC additional EE4670 PV Materials Processing and Characterization 4 2nd year
• 6 EC chosen from advanced fundamental physics, track- electives. There are additional requirements for this option. EE4680 Photovoltaic Modelling 4 2nd year
lists, or the list of general, not track-related, electives. • Education (Ed1/Ed2) – get a Dutch secondary school ET4377 Photovoltaic Technologies 4
• 45 EC Master’s Thesis Project: always done in a Research qualification. ET4378 Photovoltaic Systems 4
section of one of the physics departments or affiliated • Management of Technology (MoT) – consists of (either the ET4379 Photovoltaic Lab Course 4 2nd year
groups. The prior approval of the Board of Examiners first or) the second semester of the MSc MoT programme ME45203 Electrolyzers, Fuel Cells, and Batteries 4
should be obtained if at least three months of the thesis • Study-abroad (SA) – a semester, 30 EC of modules, at a SET3110 Energy Storage in Batteries 4
work is performed on a location outside the mentioned foreign university; optionally including a research project.
departments or affiliated groups. Track-list modules Physics for Fluids Engineering Period
For additional information see the study guide: Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
https://ap.msc.studyguide.tudelft.nl AP3141 Environmental Physics 6
AP3171 Advanced Physical Transport Phenomena 6
AP3181 Applied Multiphase Flow 6
Master programme – Orientation Research and Development AP3551 Computational Multiphase Flow 6
1st year AP3563 Water in the Atmosphere 5
1st PERIOD 2nd PERIOD 3 rd PERIOD 4th PERIOD AE4180 Flow Measurement Techniques 3
Monday 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 AE4W02TU Introduction to Wind Turbines: Physics and Technology 4
Month September October November December January February March April May June July
CH3051 Applied Transport Phenomena 4
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3
CH3153 Molecular Transport Phenomena 4
Mathematical Methods for Physics Systems Engineering for Physicists CH3412 Biological Transport Phenomena 4
AP3001 AP3832 - 5 EC CH3421 Computational Transport Phenomena 6
9 EC ME45001 Advanced Heat Transfer 4
Electives ME45030 Turbulence 5
Elective 25 EC ME45042 Advanced Fluid Dynamics 5
Summer Holiday

6 EC
WI4011 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6
Elective WI4660 Dynamical Systems and Chaos 6
6 EC

Elective Track-list modules Physics for Health and Life Period

6 EC Module Code Module Title EC 1 2 3 4
Ethics and Engineering AP3061 Acoustic, Elastic and Electromagnetic Waves 6
WM0320TU - 3 EC AP3122 Advanced Optical Imaging 6
AP3132 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6
2nd year AP3162 Physics of Biological Systems 6
1st PERIOD 2nd PERIOD 3 rd PERIOD 4th PERIOD AP3232 Medical Imaging Signals and Systems 6
Monday 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 AP3352 Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering 6
Month September October November December January February March April May June July AP3371 Radiological Health Physics 6 Different
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 AP3531 Acoustical Imaging 6
Systems Engineering Master Thesis Project AP3582 Medical Physics of Photon and Proton Therapy 6
Summer
Holiday

Company Project AP3903 CH3412 Biological Transport Phenomena 4

AP3841 - 15 EC 45 EC CH3764 Nuclear Medicine 4
CH3771 Nuclear Chemistry 6
Remarks: Legend
* Ethics and Engineering can also be done in the third period. NB4070 Soft Matter Physics 6
Exam preparation Holiday
* The second year is flexible. Non-academic internship (AP3912) can also be done after the Master Thesis Project. NB4160 Engineering of Living Systems 3
* See Brightspace organization ‘master Applied Physics’ for the schemes of other variants of the programme Exams EC: European Credit