. "Quantum Physics And Technology"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Quantum electrodynamics"@en . . "6" . "Quantum theory of the free e.m.field: Maxwell equations, global and local gauge symmetries,\r\nquantization of the e.m.field, state vectors of the e.m.field, coherent states. Interaction between\r\nradiation and matter, dipole radiation, photon scattering off electrons, Thompson cross-section,\r\nnatural linewidth. Second quantization: occupation number representation for bosons and\r\nfermions, relation to first quantization, field operators. Interacting quantum fields: FeynmannGoldstone diagrams. Application for nonrelativistic bremsstrahlung: Coulomb interaction,\r\nbremsstrahlung cross-section. Divergences and renormalization in QED: quantumfluctuations,\r\nCasimir effect. Renormalization of the electron mass: nonrelativistic approach, Lamb shift,\r\nmethod of Bethe. Electromagnetic coupling using the Dirac equation: minimal coupling,\r\ncovariant e.m. coupling. Foldy- Wouthuysen transformation: free particle, e.m.field, applicaton\r\nto the H-atom. Compton effect, Klein-Nishinaformula, charge conjugation in Dirac theory,\r\nparticle-antiparticle transformation, hole theory.\nFinal competences: \n1 Calculate autonomously electromagnetic processes in different branches of modern physics.\r\n2 Have a coherent overview of electromagnetic processes in astrophysics, elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics.\r\n3 Evaluate and apply the contents of the specialized literature on these topics.\r\n4 Give a clear presentation on a chosen subject matter related to QED.\r\n5 Analyze and solve complex problems in QED." . . "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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .