Description
Knowledge:
The Postgraduate Studies Programme "Plasma Physics and Applications" is an international Postgraduate Studies Programme developed and certified with financing by Erasmus Life Long Programme (LLP)-Curriculum Development (Project Number: 510587-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-ERASMUS-ECDSP). It offers students specialised knowledge on physics and on the technology of laser-generated plasma. These knowledge refer to the cognitive (experimental and theoretical) fields of plasma physics, laser physics, laser pulse interactions with materials, optoelectronic technology, and clean energy production from laser-fused hydrogen.
Skills:
Ability to produce new knowledge and apply it through logical, combinational interdisciplinary thinking. Ability for the experimental and theoretical production of knowledge and results, using the laws of physics, mathematics, electronics, and computer simulations.
Competences:
Upon graduating, the graduate shall be able to use this specialised knowledge and apply methodological thinking in order to produce new knowledge, core and/or applied in the field of the Postgraduate Programme, i.e. the experimental and theoretical plasma physics, laser physics, laser pulse interaction with materials, optoelectronic technology, and clean energy production from laser-fused hydrogen. The graduate shall be able to successfully and professionally tackle either the academic field (high level research) or private bodies / companies dealing with high technology, production, and innovation, in the field of the Postgraduate Programme.
Learning outcomes:
The Postgraduate Studies Programme titled "Plasma Physics & Applications (PLAPA)" is aligned with the effort made by Europe to lead the way in the production of knowledge on issues related to science and technology concerning the interaction of strong laser pulses with matter, while also investigating the possibility of producing clean energy by fusing hydrogen with the use of laser.
To this end, upon acquiring the diploma titled "Plasma Physics & Applications (PLAPA)", the graduate can perform the following:
- Participate in research (experimental and/or theoretical) in the fields of experimental and theoretical plasma physics, laser physics, the interaction of laser pulses with materials, optoelectronic technology, and clean energy production from laser-fused hydrogen.
- Work in companies (of the public or private sector) producing products of cutting-edge technology in the above fields, by providing specialised knowledge.
- Consult public or private sectors on issues of cutting-edge technology related to the subject of the Programme.
- Autonomously establish companies producing cutting-edge technology related to the subject of the Programme.
- Offer as an expert his/her specialised services on issues of cutting-edge technology of strategic importance (e.g. clean, unlimited energy).
Relation to Employment
Practice of the profession of Laser Systems and Optoelectronics Systems Engineer, of Plasma Technologies Engineer, of Fusion Engineer for the production of energy, of specialised Scientist or Engineer for the support of research or education in the cognitive field of the Master's Diploma.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
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