Master's degree (2 years)

Full time

Photonics

Knowledge:

• Have theoretical and practical understanding of the physics of light, optics and optical systems.
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge in nano- and microphotonics.
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge in light sources, waveguides and detectors, and analyze optical systems where these components are used.
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge in electronics related to sensors, and analyze in which systems they can be integrated.
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge within Biophotonics and gain an overview of the analytical methods used in the field.
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge in evaluation and analysis of optical sensor data.
• Have theoretical knowledge in material science and interaction between light and matter, for use in for example optimization of sensors and detectors.
• Have knowledge about how the discipline has evolved and impacted society, and use this to analyze relevant issues.

Skills:

• Able to apply computational methods in photonics.
• Able to apply techniques in hyperspectral imaging and spectroscopy.
• Able to apply photonic techniques in areas such as solar cells, biophotonics and robotics.
• Able to apply photonic devices for real-world problems.
• Able to plan and perform a small-scale research projects by using relevant scientific methods to solve problems, think critically, analyse, interpret and present gathered information and apply academic knowledge in an independent way.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field.
• Able to carry out interdisciplinary analyses of issues and to evaluate solutions related to environment and sustainable development in collaboration with colleagues from other academic fields.
• Able to carry out independent, limited research or development projects under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
• Able to analyze and critically evaluate various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments.

General competence:

• Able to develop own ideas and to contribute to innovation processes in photonics related fields.
• After completing the program, the students have sufficient theoretical basis in order to proceed with a doctoral program and can communicate and collaborate professionally in an international study or work context.
• Able to continue studies in a manner that is largely self-directed and autonomous
• Able to communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
• Able to implement photonic technologies in fields such as robotics, surveillance, remote sensing, telecommunication, food production processes, environmental monitoring etc.

• The photonics master program will include exchange programs with with leading universities in photonics in Europe (Jena, Ulm etc.). The program coordinator has today close research collaboration with these and other institutions through European research projects.
  
• The new strategic program ‘Students Research Labs’ at REALTEK is an integrated part of the photonics studies. Through the student research labs, photonic students will have the opportunity to participate in international research projects.

With a masters degree in photonics, the student gains a general competence in the three main fields within photonics; light generation, light transmission and sensor technology. Optics, electrodynamics and materials science are key topics. In addition, you will gain knowledge of computational tools used in the industry. He or she will be able to immerse yourself in, among other things, sensor fusion, optical systems, camera technology, computer science, analytical methods and process.

The Master of Photonics offers two main directions

• Photonics engineering: he or she learns about complex systems where photonics plays a central role, about optical components and about how light interacts with matter. This specialization provides expertise xwhich is relevant in many exciting applications. Two examples are optical design for cameras and the development of sensors for gas measurement.
• Photonics metrology: he or she learns how photons carry information and how photonics is used in measurements. Key areas are hyperspectral imaging, spectroscopy and data analysis. Examples of applications are material characterization for solar cell research, medical diagnostics and interpretation of advanced sensor data - to name a few.