We illustrate some physical properties, deformation mechanisms, and define flow laws. We show the fundamental techniques for the measurement in laboratory of density, permeability, elastic properties and deformation. We presented actual case studies and discuss upscaling from laboratory to field.

In this course, one acquires an understanding of the basic neutronics interactions occurring in a nuclear fission reactor and, as such, the conditions for establishing and controlling a nuclear chain reaction.

This course aims to give a physical understanding of the formation, structure, dynamics and evolution of planetary bodies in our solar system and also apply it to ongoing discoveries regarding planets around other stars.

The physics of (partially) ionized gases is introduced in view of applications in star formation and planet formation. The magnetohydrodynamic equations are derived discussed and applied in waves, wave properties and propagation. The course also includes accretion shocks, instabilities in the accretion disk and radiation. Further topics are reconnection and acceleration of particles.

Group seminar in polymer physics

Establishing a link between known phenomena, concepts and spectroscopic techniques in polymer physics on the one hand and the study of unstructured biological macromolecules on the other. Attention is paid to the relationship between molecular interactions in biopolymers and their tendency to form molecular condensates, such as membraneless organelles.

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A guided self-study of original papers and of advanced textbooks in theoretical physics. Within the general topic, determined each semester, participants give a presentation on a particular subject and deliver a written report.

A guided self-study of original papers and of advanced textbooks in theoretical physics. Within the general topic, determined each semester, participants give a presentation on a particular subject and deliver a written report.

We will discuss, how qualitative thinking allows to progress in different areas of physics, from classical to quantum mechanics, from phase transitions, to developed turbulence and Anderson localisation.

This is an introduction to the physics of quantum mechanics following an information-theoretical approach. We start from the basic postulates, study the behaviour of quantum systems from a single spin to entangled particles in space, and connect the learnings to groundbreaking experiments from the past and the present. This course is well-suited for students with little background in physics.

Recent years have witnessed incredible progress in the development of new quantum technologies driven by their application in quantum information, metrology, high precision spectroscopy and quantum sensing. This course will present how these emerging technologies are powerful tools to address open questions of the Standard Model in a complementary way to what is done at the high energy frontier.

Basics of probability theory; Random processes: General concepts; Markov processes: Master equation, Fokker-Planck equation, stochastic differential equations; Mathematical finance

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Research colloquium