Physics of nanosystems

Faculty of Physics

Name
Physics of nanosystems
Program code
1345
Qualification awarded
Master of Physics and Astronomy
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Natural sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Based on a bachelor's degree
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
According to the results of entrance examinations, namely:
1. A single entrance exam in a foreign language.
2. Professional entrance examination conducted at the Faculty of Physics of the University.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
The final attestation of graduates of the educational program is carried out in the form of a comprehensive exam and public defense of qualifying work and ends with the issuance of a standard document on awarding him a degree with higher educational qualifications: Master of Physics and Astronomy educational program "Physics of nanosystems".
Programme learning outcomes
Know the basics of methodology and organization of research, the basics of intellectual property. Know the basics of professional and corporate ethics. Know the methods of describing the processes of scattering of X-rays and neutrons by nanosystems. Know the principles of operation, purpose and accuracy of the main types of X-ray diffractometers and neutron spectrometers, as well as the possibilities and limits of their application. Know the methods of determining the coordinates of atoms in the elementary cell, the functions of the radial distribution of electrons and atoms, their use for the study of nanosystems. Know the methods of production, features of the structure and properties of amorphous-nanocrystalline alloys. Know the features of the structure and electronic spectrum of nanocarbon systems of different dimensions. Know the methods of obtaining nanocarbon structures and nanocomposite materials based on them. Know the basics of physics of nonequilibrium open systems. Know the mechanisms of formation of electric transport and magnetic properties of nanocarbon systems of different dimensions and structural perfection. Know the basics of astrophysics. Know the analytical and numerical methods for describing the kinetics of the crystallization of liquid and amorphous systems. Know the methods of graphic programming with the LabView package. Know software packages - GAUSSIAN, ABINIT, VASP, GAMESS. Be able to determine the type of semiconductor doping and the type of transistor for their energy band structures. Be able to build energy diagrams of free surface, phase interface, quantum-dimensional systems. Be able to calculate the redistribution of charge, potential and field on the surface and phase boundaries, estimate the degree of localization of electrons and determine the work function of electrons. Be able to formulate the basic physical principles of diffraction of X-rays and neutrons by nanoscale systems. Be able to evaluate the accuracy of the main experimental methods for observing the diffraction of X-rays and neutrons by low-dimensional and nanoscale systems. Be able to experimentally determine the structure and phase composition of nanocarbon systems. Be able to establish a causal relationship between the features of the structural-phase composition and electrotransport and magnetotransport properties of nanocarbon systems. Be able to calculate the main characteristics of phase formation processes for specific systems. Be able to create virtual devices to integrate and coordinate the operation of real devices with appropriate interfaces during the physical experiment. Be able to determine the method of calculation required to solve a specific scientific problem in the field of nanosystems physics. Be able to choose the appropriate software packages for scientific calculations. Have the ability to present the results of their research at scientific conferences, seminars, practically use a foreign language (primarily English) in scientific activities. Formulate the conclusions of physical research in a form that corresponds to the perceptions of non-specialists. Analyze scientific works, identifying debatable and little-studied issues. Monitor scientific sources of information on the research problem. Carry out the procedure of establishing the value of sources of scientific information by comparative analysis with other sources. Know thorough knowledge of the subject area and understanding of the profession. Know the works of leading scientists and fundamental works in the field of research, formulate the purpose of their own research research. Be able to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new ideas.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Written and oral exams, tests, differentiated tests, presentations, tests, current control, defense of practices, comprehensive exam, defense of master's thesis. Exam and differentiated test rating scale: 90 -100 points - excellent; 75-89 points - good; 60-74 points - satisfactory; 0-59 points - fail. Test rating scale: 60-100 points - passed; 0-59 points - fail.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
Research and development practice, which is a mandatory component of the educational program. Passing at the choice of assistant practice, tutoring practice, research practice, practice in research laboratories, undergraduate practice, practice in the specialty, which are optional components of the educational program.
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Mykola Оlexandrovich Borovoy
Department of General Physics
Faculty of Physics
Occupational profiles of graduates
The Master of Physics is a specialist who can work in research institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine of physical, physical-mathematical and related profiles (researcher in natural and technical sciences, including materials science), in MES of Ukraine, in information and physical-technical companies.
Access to further studies
Opportunity to study at the level of "Doctor of Philosophy" (third level of higher education)

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines

Methodology and organization of scientific research with the basics of intellectual property
Code: ОК 1,
Professional and corporate ethics
Code: ОК 2,
Physics of nanostructures
Code: ОК 3,
Nanostructured Ceramic Materials
Code: ОК 4,
Nanoelectronics
Code: ОК 5 ,
Physics of optical and photoelectric phenomena in nanostructures
Code: ОК 6,
Phase formation processes in amorphous and nanocrystalline systems
Code: ОК 7,
The experimental methods of nanosystem research
Code: ОК 8,
Diagnosis of nanosystems
Code: ОК 9,
Physical Properties of Nanosystems
Code: ОК 10,
Physics of nanocomposite materials
Code: ОК 11,
Physics of semiconductor heterostructures
Code: ОК 12,
Pre-diploma practice
Code: ОК 13,
The master's qualification work
Code: ОК 14,
Astrophysics
Code: ОК 15,
Physics of nonequilibrium open systems
Code: ОК 16,
Special programming and modeling methods in nanosystem physics
Code: ОК 17,
Physics of low-dimensional structures
Code: ОК 18,
Scientific and Industrial Practice in the Physics of Nanomaterials
Code: ОК 19,
Theory and Modeling of Nanostructures
Code: ОК 20,
Nanostructured silicon: properties and applications
Code: ОК 21,
Selected topics of the nanosystem physics
Code: ОК 22,
Physics of surfaces and thin films
Code: ВБ 2.2,
Modern problems in the physics of nanosystems
Code: ВБ 2.4,
Assistant practice
Code: ВБ 2.5,
Modern computer technologies in nanosystems physics
Code: ВБ 3.1,
Research practice in Physical Nanomaterials
Code: ВБ 3.2,
Physics of nanosized carbon systems
Code: ВБ 4.1,
Special scientific seminar on physics of nanosystems
Code: ВБ 4.2,
Special scientific seminar on physics of nanosystems
Code: ВБ 4.2,