Academic studies

B.Sc. students

• Bachelor of Science, faculty of Physics and Astronomy
• Bachelor of Science, faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Sciences
• PIs of the Research Department Plasma join the mentoring program for physic students.
• Bachelor students are integrated to running research projects during the Bachelor phase

• During the Bachelor phase, a presentation day for Bachelor canditates is organized. Each Bachelor canditate has the chance to present his or her research topic to other canditates and to supervisors within the group. The presentation length is limited to 15 minutes plus five minutes of discussion. Within the presentation, the research topic should be introduced and the following steps for the next months are required to be explained. The discussions in the end are a perfect training for any conference situation.
  The presentation of the research topic is obligatory for each Bachelor canditate. The presentation day is an fruitful event, because of the raising of a bright discussion between the Bachelor canditates.
   

Academic Studies

M.Sc. plasma physics

Area: Physical focus area 
Turn: WS + SS 
Mode: Elective module 
Workload/ Credits: 300 h/ 10 CP 
Semester: from 1st FS 
Duration: 1-2 semesters

Learning outcomes: Deeper understanding of plasma physics and complex plasmas; getting to know the research areas, specialization and preparation for the master thesis in the field of experimental and theoretical plasma physics.

Contents: Single particle motion, kinetic theory, Vlasov equation, Landau damping, fluid description, waves and instabilities; hydrodynamic basics, time and space scales; plasma diagnostics; physics of the plasma boundary layer; plasma surface interaction; discharge forms, heating mechanisms, plasma chemistry, light generation, plasma deposition, plasma etching; waves in plasmas, etc.

Literature: F. Chen: Introduction to Plasma physics and controlled fusion; M. Lieberman, A. Lichtenberg: Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing; Reece Roth: Industrial Plasma Engineering, T. J. M. Boyd and J,J, Sanderson: The Physics of Plasmas; D. R. Nicholson: Introduction to Plasma Theory; U. Frisch: Turbulence; W. D. McComb: The Physics of Fluid Turbulence; S. B. Pope: Turbulent Flows 

Teaching methods: Lecture, Exercise, Seminar 

Forms of examination: Prerequisites for awarding credit points: Module performance record: The module representative issues a performance record in which the individual events are listed and awards the final grade. The proof must be submitted to the Examination Office. Individual certificates can be submitted in advance to the Examination Office if the CP credit note is required for admission to the Master's thesis. The grade is the sum of the individual grades of the events weighted with the respective CP* divided by the total number of CPs achieved. - If the sum of the CPs produced is greater than the allowable 10 CP, the mean value is to be determined with the actual number of CPs achieved. Only partial weighting of a single course is not permitted. - If part of the individual services provided is not graded and therefore no average grade can be determined, the module grade for the physical focus area is to be determined by means of an oral examination (see § 5 Paragraph 4b PO B. Sc. /M. Sc. 2006). 
The number of credit points for events that are not specified in the course catalogue results from the number of SWS plus 1 additional CP for a graded individual performance.

Academic studies

M.Sc. Plasma technology

Plasma technology offers innovative solutions for many areas of the natural sciences, technology and medicine. Plasmas are ionized and therefore particularly high-energy and active gases, often referred to as the "fourth state of matter". Their special properties make them a universal tool, such as for generating light and radiation, manufacturing computer chips, modifying and coating surfaces and activating chemical processes.

The subjects of the major in plasma technology include:

• Plasma Processes and Plasma Diagnostics
• Disinfection of packaging materials and medical implants
• Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient gas discharge lamps 
• Modelling and simulation of plasmas

"Plasma technology" is one of eight possible majors in the Master's programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. After a standard period of study of four semesters, students obtain a Master of Science (M. Sc. ) degree.

Interested?

Our study advisor Dr. Sven Zimmermann and Dr. Katharina Sendlinger will be happy to help you! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 0234 32-29474. Find the Academic advising ETI/IT here.

Academic studies

M.Sc. Laser and Photonics

The photon (colloquially "light particles") has become an important economic engine in Germany. The English-language Lasers and Photonics course trains specialists in this field. The students deal among other things with optical measuring technology, truck technology and material treatment by laser. Right from the start, they will do their own research, for example in the SOWAS internship without pre-fabricated experiments based on interdisciplinary research tasks. The participation in research projects and the presentation of own results at conferences are expressly desired. In the competition, they can apply for funding for their own research projects, which they should ideally carry out at a partner institution abroad. International guest lecturers contribute to further networking. Students take part in a Journal Club to keep up with the latest developments in their field. 
The study programme, which is unique in NRW, is supported by the faculties of electrical engineering and information technology as well as mechanical engineering. The Research Department "Plasmas with complex interactions" and the Materials Research Department are involved. The programme is aimed at Bachelor graduates in electrical engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering, physics and other natural sciences.

https://etit.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/studies/master-lasers-photonics/

International Master Lasers and Photonics

Lasers and photonics is a topic of great scientific and economic interest. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is offering an international master's degree program in "Lasers and Photonics" starting in fall 2011. 
In addition to our undergraduate courses, we offer internships, international conference participation, English courses and projects with international collaborators. 
If you are interested and have a bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, please contact us for more information:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Mar­tin Hof­mann
Chair of Pho­to­nics and Tera­hertz Tech­no­lo­gy
De­part­ment of Elec­tri­cal En­gi­nee­ring and In­for­ma­ti­on Sci­en­ces
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsstr. 150, ID 05/439
Telephone: +49(0)234 32-27700
Mail

Academic studies

PhD students

PhD students are embedded into the graduate program of the hosting university as well as graduate programs of the different research centres. As example, different possiblities are listed:

• Ruhr University Bochum Research School
• Integrated Gradute School of the SFB 1316 or SFB 1491
• International Plasma School "Low Temperature Plasma Physics: Basics and Applications" and its Master Class
• Computational Plasma Physics School
• WELT-PP: Workshop on the Exploration of Low Temperature Plasma Physics in Rolduc

Summer School

International School on Low-Temperatur Plasma Physics and its Master Class

The aim of the course is aquaint students with the present status of the field of low temperature plasma physics. It is assumed that the students have followed introductory physics courses at their home university. However, the basic principles will be summarized at the beginning of the course. The course offers a broadening of knowledge in plasma physics and in the interaction of plasmas with surfaces including a description of advanced diagnostics. In addition, the students will be able to interact with the teachers of the course and they will meet fellow students from other universities in Europe and the rest of the world. Participants are invited to bring with them presentation material in form of posters. 

Well-known experts in the field will present lectures in the following areas:

• fundamentals of plasma physics
• plasma sources
• thermal and low pressure plasmas
• atomic processes
• electron kinetics
• diagnostics and plasma spectroscopy
• modelling
• plasma-surface interactions

The program is will be online here.

Master Class

The topic of the Master Class changes every year. Here, you can find the list of Master Class of the last years:

• 2023: Advanced diagnostics of atmospheric pressure plasmas
• 2022: Plasma Propulsion
• 2021 & 2022: Covid19 gap
• 2019: Advanced diagnostics 
• 2018: Electronegative Plasmas 
• 2017: Plasma surface interactions
• 2016: Plasma synthesis of nanoparticles

Organization

• 2022 - 2023
  • IC: Jan Benedikt, Holger Kersten (CAU, Kiel)
  • LSC: Marc Böke, Volker Schulz-von der Gathen, Achim von Keudell, Marina Prenzel (RD Plasma, RUB, Bochum)
• 2019 - 2021
  • IC: Ana Sobota, Richard Engeln (Tu/e, Eindhoven)
  • LSC: Marc Böke, Volker Schulz-von der Gathen, Achim von Keudell, Marina Prenzel (RD Plasma, RUB, Bochum)
• 2017 & 2018
  • IC: Olivier Guiatella, Anne Bourdon (LPP, Paris)
  • LSC: Marc Böke, Volker Schulz-von der Gathen, Achim von Keudell, Marina Prenzel (RD Plasma, RUB, Bochum)
• 2014 & 2016
  • IC: Luís L. Alves, Vasco Guerra (IST, Lisbon)
  • LSC: Marc Böke, Volker Schulz-von der Gathen, Achim von Keudell (RD Plasma, RUB, Bochum)
  • LOC: Verena M. Scharf (RD Plasma, RUB, Bochum)

Local Scientific Organizing Committee (RUB)

Marina Prenzel
Marc Böke
Achim von Keudell

organized by
Research Department "Plasmas with Complex Interactions", RUB

sponsored by

- Research Department "Plasmas with Complex Interactions", Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany
- SFB 1316: Transient Atmospheric Plasmas: From Plasmas to Liquids To Solids

Find more information here: http://www.plasma-school.org/