. "Optics"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Optical materials"@en . . "6" . "Position of the course\r\n\r\nIntroducing the microscopic origin of optical phenomena and transferring concepts from microscopic to macroscopic descriptions. Illustrating optical properties like anisotropy, non-linearity and variation by means of electric, elastic, acoustic or magnetic effects in basic components. All lectures are held atVUB with co-lecturer from UGent.\r\n\r\nContent\r\n\r\nIntroduction\r\nProperties of linear isotropic materials: examples, microscopic theory, definitions\r\nLight propagation in anisotropic dielectrics: polarisation, propagation, matrix\r\nFormalism, reflection\r\nProperties of linear anisotropic dielectrics: tensors, types of materials, optical activity\r\nModification of optical properties: microscopic theory, electro- photo- elasto- acousto-\r\nMagneto- optic effects\r\nLiquid crystals: types of ordering, switching behavior Non-linear optical materials:\r\nSecond-order effects, phase-relations, OPO, material examples.\nALGEMENE COMPETENTIES\r\nFinal competences\r\n\r\nUnderstand and explain the microscopic and macroscopic theory of linear (isotropic and anisotropic) optical materials and light propagation.\r\nUnderstand and explain mechanisms for modifying the optical properties of materials: electric, magnetic, elastic and acoustic methods, including liquid crystals.\r\nUnderstand and explain basic non-linear optical effects\r\nSolve exercises that are based on linear (isotropic and anisotropic) optical materials, modification of optical properties and liquid crystals.\r\nCalculate the propagation of light and the change in polarization\r\n Make written and oral reports about optical phenomena and devices\r\nGrading\r\nThe final grade is composed based on the following categories:" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy"@en . . "https://images.communicate.vub.ac.be/Web/VUB/%7Be03fbc44-87f1-488a-badd-e287777c0353%7D_WE_oplBrochure_MB_EN_Physics-Astronomy_8P.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_content=MARCOM%20REKRUTERING%20brochure%20download%20ENG&%3Cutm_campaign= https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/all-study-programmes-vub/bachelors-and-masters-programmes-vub/master-in-physics-and-astronomy/program/master/master-physics-and-astronomy-minor-research\n" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy: Minor Research is composed of 30 ECTS compulsory courses, 30 ECTS master thesis, 10-12 ECTS external mobility courses and 48-50 ECTS minor Research Electives. Our Master is jointly organized with UGent.\n\nPhysics aims at understanding the world around us by observing it from the smallest scales to the scale of the universe itself. From those observations, models are built to allow us to understand, explain and eventually predict the behavior of nature. The Master in Physics and Astronomy provides a comprehensive education in physics covering the particle physics, general relativity, astrophysics and the study of complex systems.\n\nThis master will give you quantitative and analytic skills that are useful to solve many problems arising in many areas beyond physics."@en . . . "2"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1092.10" . "Euro"@en . "3620.00" . "Recommended" . "As a physicist you will be in high demand on the job market. With a master in Physics and Astronomy from VUB, you will have the knowledge and skills to land a job in one of many diverse sectors.\n\nThere is plenty of work in scientific research at universities and research institutes. In industry, in modelling, statistics and informatics. Alternatively, work on risk analysis and modelling in the banking, finance or pharmaceuticals sectors. You will also be valuable in the field of education. Infinite opportunities, in fact!"@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .