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We offer master's theses from the following areas:

• Quantum Cryptography via satellites
• Entangled Photons: many-particle states for quantum communication, metrology and foundational questions
• Atom-atom entanglement for efficient quantum communication and tests of Bell's theorem

If You are interested in doing Your master's thesis in our group, please contact  Harald Weinfurter . Tell us Your topic of interest and the time when You want to start.

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Master Theses Topics in Experimental Particle Physics

In our group we offer a broad spectrum of master thesis topics in experimental elementary particle physics.

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• Physics of the Top Quark
• Higgs self interaction

Search for Physics Beyond the Standard Model

Detector r&d and particle identification.

If you have questions of organisational nature, or if you would like to have some advice which master thesis topic would be most suitable for you please contact

Prof. Dr. Otmar Biebel Prof. Dr. Dorothee Schaile -->

If you have already spotted your favorite topic or you have questions concerning a specific topic you can also address directly the contact person indicated for each topic.

Physics of the Top Quark and Quantum-Chromo-Dynamics (QCD)

The top quark is the heaviest known particle, whose properties are not fully investigated yet. Proton proton collisions at LHC are abundant with top quarks which allows to measure its properties with high precision. Also top quarks and additional jets are produced in the decay of a heavier quark from a hypothetical fourth generation.

Our research work is currently directed to:

• Top quark properties: production cross section, mass, decay modes and branching ratios, top-antitop quark spin correlation
• QCD multi-jet production, strong coupling constant, soft underlying event, multi-parton interactions

Topics for master theses in one of these areas involve the analysis of measured data using existing software tools, the selection of relevant signal events out of many competing processes, the comparison of the measured results to expectations obtained from simulation studies, the interpretation of the final results in terms of the observed quantity and the systematic uncertainties of the measurement. The actual work will require some software development in the framework of the existing analysis software tools using C++.

Contact Prof. Dr. Otmar Biebel

Measurement of the Higgs self interaction

We have started investigations to measure the self interaction of the Higgs boson. This will provide the parameter λ of the Higgs potential. The shape of the Higgs potential is just the simplest conceivable choice which allows for a consistent theoretical treatment. However, deviations from it may be possible due to extensions of the standard model which are required for example in view of the metastability of the electroweak vacuum. So an experimental measurement of the value of λ is due.

The cross section of the Higgs self interaction process is tiny. Many competing processes provide final states which look very similar to a Higgs self interaction final state. Thus we investigate machine learning concept in general and neural networks in particular to separate the competing processes from the searched for Higgs self interaction.

There are many theoretical arguments why the Standard Model of elementary particle physics (SM) is just a very good low-energy approximation, but needs an extension at some higher energy scale. On the experimental side, the fact that we exists (i.e. the matter dominance in the Universe) as well as the observation of effects that could be attributed to the existence of co-called Dark Matter are the best indicators that there must be something beyond the Standard Model.

One highly cited and well motivated example for an extension of the SM is Supersymmetry (SUSY), where each fermionic degree of freedom is complemented by a bosonic degree of freedom and vice versa. As the supersymmetric partners of the known Standard Model particles have not been observed yet, it is assumed that SUSY is a broken symmetry and therefore these partner particles have different masses. There are strong arguments, however, that the masses of the supersymmetric partners should not be too heavy and in reach of the LHC. SUSY also offers a plausible explanation for Dark Matter in the Universe.

Finding the new particles predicted by SUSY is one of the major goals of the ATLAS experiment. The easiest way to produce SUSY particles at the LHC is through strong production. However, if coloured super-particles are heavy, as recent limits from ATLAS and CMS, and the Higgs boson search results seem to indicate, electroweak production may play a major role in the discovery of SUSY.

Our group is involved in the following areas, where topics for master theses can be offered.

• New heavy long-lived particles A wide range of models, supersymmetric ones just being one example, predict some kind of long- lived particle. With lifetimes long enough to actually reach – or even traverse – the detector, the searches for these particle pose a distinct challenge, as they require dedicated reconstruction algorithms and calibrations as well as a detailed understanding of various parts of the detector. Possible topics for master theses include: the evaluation of the discovery potential for long-lived particles in previously uncovered SUSY models, studies of extending the list of detectors used to measure the key variables for these searches.
• Strong production of SUSY particles We focus on the analysis of events with several jets, missing transverse energy and 1 lepton (electron or muon) in the final state. Such analyses are sensitive to a wide class of supersymmetric models, among those gravity-mediated SUSY-breaking models (mSUGRA) and the phenomenological Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (pMSSM). A possible topic for a master thesis is to extend the current analysis to final states containing a large number of jets and only little missing transverse energy, which could not be accessed by former analyses. Such final states are predicted in a variety of supersymmetric models. Another domain of interest is the development and performance study of an advanced trigger strategy due to the increased luminosity at the LHC. The trigger is a crucial part of the experiment since at this stage the collision events are either recorded for further analysis or rejected. Possible topics include the feasibility of new trigger algorithms, their optimisation on SUSY models of interest, and measurement of trigger rates and efficiencies with LHC data.
• Direct production of scalar top quarks The mass of the lightest stop, one of the supersymmetric partners of the top quark, is expected to be below ~ 1 - 2 TeV. It may thus be the lightest squark. Due to its close relation to the top quark, it may be hard to identify. Many specific searches were therefore designed to look for it, among them again an analysis in final states containing one isolated lepton, jets and missing transverse energy. One of the possible topics for a master thesis in the field of stop searches could be to re-optimise the analysis to also include final states with low energetic leptons. Such final states appear for example in models in which the masses of the stop and lightest supersymmetric particle are similar.
• Electroweak production of SUSY particles Supersymmetric particles like charginos, neutralinos and sleptons can be directly produced in electroweak processes. The detector signature which could reveal SUSY in this case is missing transverse energy, little hadronic activity, and more than one lepton (electron, muon or tau) in the final state. Potential topics for a master thesis include the optimisation of the discovery potential and extension of the current analysis strategy to include final states where one or more leptons are tau leptons, the study of the Standard Model backgrounds producing fake leptons coming from misidentified jets or leptons from heavy-flavour decays, and trigger studies that allow us to find ways to cope with the higher instantaneous luminosity at LHC Run-2.
• Exploring the compressed regime with low-pt objects With the large dataset taken from 2015 to 2018, new places to search for Supersymmetry become accessible. One particularly interesting hiding place for Supersymmetry are "compressed" scenarios, where the differences between the masses of supersymmetric particles are small and thus the decay products attain only little energy and momentum. Looking for such objects is a challenging task and a lot of effort is made at the moment to push the thresholds for objects that can be used in the search for Supersymmetry (or other signatures for new physics beyond the Standard Model) as low as possible. With machine-learning technologies finding more and more applications in High Energy Physics, the improvement of reconstructio techniques is an area where they can really shine and demonstrate their full potential.

Contact Dr. Jeanette Lorenz PD Dr. Alexander Mann Dr. Sascha Mehlhase PD Dr. Jeannine Wagner-Kuhr

   Segmented GEM Readout detector (schematic)              Inverse RICH-Micromegas detector (working principle)

              Triple-GEM for photon detection                        New RO electronic for the ATLAS phase II (s)MDT upgrade 1

The extreme radiation background conditions at LHC require the development of new and radiation hard particle detectors which shall replace existing and less radiation tolerant detector technologies in the ATLAS detector. Furthermore an upgrade of the readout electronics of the ATLAS muon spectrometer for handling the increased luminosity of the HL-LHC is ongoing with a major contribution from our working group.

Our research is focused on

• Micro pattern gaseous particle detectors like MICROmesh GAseous Structures (Micromegas) or Gaseous Electron Multiplier (GEM); such detectors shall have a spatial resolution of 20 to 100 micron. Selected, current research projects are
• Segmented GEM Readout (SGR) detector
• Inverse Ring Imaging Cherenkov-Micromegas hybrid for momentum reconstruction
• Highly efficient triple-GEM photon detectors using multiple particle conversion layers to enhance the conversion probability
• Electret based Micromegas; as electric counterpart of a permanent magnet the electret allows for operation of Micromegas detectors without external power supply (e.g. for cosmic applications).
• Long-term irradiation and performance studies of ATLAS NSW Micromegas detectors
• Readout electronics testing and integration for the Phase II upgrade of the ATLAS muon spectrometer in our Cosmic Ray Facility .

Topics for master theses are directly connected to these areas of detector research & development. A thesis involves both hardware and software related work. This includes typically the conceptual planning of an experiment, setting-up the experimental apparatus, performing the measurements and, finally, analysing and interpreting the results from the measurement.

Contact Prof. Dr. Otmar Biebel Dr. Ralf Hertenberger

1 https://cds.cern.ch/record/2770861/files/ATL-MUON-SLIDE-2021-175.pdf

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Virtual Reality Visualization of Belle II Events

Modern particle physics experiments collect complex data samples. To get a better understanding of the relation between the trajectory of particles in the detector and the recorded data, visualizations can be very useful. This holds even more if the visualization is 3-dimensional and not just a 2D projection. The task would be to port and adjust code for the display of Belle II events to Unreal Engine so that it can be used with head-mounted devices and installations like the CAVE at the LRZ. Very good programming skills, some experience with graphics programming, and the ability to work independently are required.

Measurement of the branching fraction of B 0 -> D (*)- K + (topic not available any more)

The theoretical calculation of decays like B 0 -> D (*)- K + requires a good understanding of hadronic effects. Recent calculations have achieved a high precision and show astonishing deviations from the measured values. In this project, a measurement of the branchig fractions of B 0 -> D - K + and B 0 -> D *- K + should be performed for the first time with data of the Belle II experiment. An independent result is an important step towards a solution of the puzzle.

Broad search for matter antimatter asymmetries (topic not available any more)

How to explain the origin of this asymmetry between matter and anti-matter in our universe, which is an essential condition for forming galaxies, stars, planets, and finally life, is still an outstanding mystery. So far measurements of CP violation mainly focused on exclusive decays that are expected to show significant effects. In this explorative study we want to search for matter antimatter asymmetries in a broader and more inclusive way to be sensitive to effects that may have been overlooked so far.

Search for B decays with baryon number violation by two units (topic not available any more)

A precondition for the generation of a baryon asymmetry in our universe is baryon number violation. While the violation of baryon number by one unit (∆B = 1) involving quarks of the first or second generation is severely constrained by the non-observation of proton decay, limits on baryon number violating processes involving third generation quarks are considerably weaker. Processes violating baryon number by two units are even less studied. With Belle II data we can search for ∆B = 2 processes, such as B meson decays to a deuteron and light mesons or leptons.

Measurement of the tau electric dipole moment

Electric dipole moments (EDMs) are a sensitive probe of CP violation. Tight constraints exist in particular for processes with first generation quark level transitions. The task of this topic is to measure the EDM of the tau lepton at Belle II. With a much larger dataset and an improved understanding of the detector we expect to significantly improve current constraints.

Generic New Physics Search with Machine Learning (topic not available any more)

New physics can be established by measuring deviations from standard model predictions. Usually this approach is implemented for selected observables. New physics effects may be overlooked if they show up in observables that were not considered or only in correlations of observables. A detailed and more generic comparison of measurements and theoretical predictions may be achieved by machine learning algorithms. Besides the design of the machine learning model and challenge will be to decide if observed deviations should be attributed to new physics or imperfections in theory calculations or detector simulation. This topic is explorative and requires the combination of knowledge from multiple areas.

Analysis of the exotic X(3915) state

Since the discovery of the X(3872) state by Belle in 2003 many further bound states of quarks have been observed that do not fit to the pattern of mesons or baryons. A detailed understanding of these exotic states is still missing. To make progress on the experimental side the quantum numbers of the X(3915) should be measured in γ γ -> J/ψ ω events at Belle II. It requires an angular analysis of the decay products.

Search for New Physics in B -> X s l + l - Decays

Flavor changing neutral current b -> sll transitions are sensitive to contributions from physics beyond te standard model. The LHCb experiment has seen anomalies in angular distributions and the ratio of electron to muon mode in B -> K (*) l + l - decays. To better understand the source of these anomalies it is important to complement them with measurements of inclusive B -> X s l + l - decays. Such decays can be reconstructed at Belle II exploiting the B meson pair production in e+e- -> Y(4S) -> B Bbar events.

Tagging of B Mesons

A key feature of B factories is that they produce clean events of B meson pairs in reactions e + e - -> Y(4S) -> B anti-B. This feature is exploited by many analyses, e.g. for the reconstruction of B meson decays to invisible particles. In these analyses the second B meson is reconstructed in a hadronic or semileptonic decay, called tagging. The aim of this topic is the implementation of the tagging algorithm used by the BaBar experiment in the Belle II software and the comparison with the current algorithm. The BaBar algorithm uses a semi-inclusive approach where a seed meson, e.g. a D*, is reconstructed and then longlived particles are added until a suitable B candidate is formed.

Belle II Software as a Service

Research at modern particle physics experiments usually requires an analysis of huge datasets. Technologies to address these challenges are being developed. One approach is to move data analysis tasks from local resources to centrally maintained systems, called analysis facilities. Instead of a local installation, software is then used as a service. The task of this topic is to make the Belle II software available as a service. It requires knowledge of C++ and python programming.

Detection of decays in flight

Charged kaons and pions are usually considered stable particles in high-energy physics experiments, but they can decay within the tracking system of the detector, mainly to a muon and a neutrino. In this case the hits of the original particle and the muon are often assigned to the same track candidate which leads to a bias in the measurement of the particle properties. The task would be to develop an algorithm that can detect the kink in the track that is caused by the slight change of momentum direction from kaon or pion to muon.

Further topics not advertised here may be available. Feel free to contact us .

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Note that besides the projects below there are also opportunities for Master Thesis projects at the Max-Planck Institutes. For example in the High Energy Group of MPE here or at the Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics .

• The Hubble Tension and different cosmic distance measures Recent direct measurements of the cosmic expansion from Cepheid-calibrated supernovae Ia are in increasing tension with values indirectly inferred from the cosmic microwave background and standard rulers based on baryonic acoustic oscillations created in the early Universe. Currently it is unclear if the tension is due to problems with one (or several) of the measurements, or if it signals a breakdown of our current cosmological standard model. This project tries to test underlying assumptions of the standard model with public cosmological data sets.
• Likelihood-free inference with galaxy clusters Usually in cosmology, we learn about our model parameters (such as the expansion rate or the matter density) by writing down a likelihood for a measurement and evaluating it with the data. This forces us to combine data into summary statistics with (approximately) known likelihood, such as power spectra or total abundance of galaxy clusters. Another approach is to simulate the Universe until it matches the observation, using state-of-the-art machine learning and Bayesian inference tools. This project aims to implement a toy model of this approach before applying it to data.
• Diffusion Models for Cosmological Inference In traditional Bayesian inference, it is necessary to write down an analytic form of the likelihood in order to draw samples from the posterior distribution. However, likelihoods in cosmology are not always known or tractable. In these cases one can make use of modern so-called likelihood-free / simulation-based inference methods, which can deliver posterior estimates by turning the inference into a problem of density estimation. There is an array of density estimators which can be employed for this task, many of which make use of the expressiveness of neural network and deep learning. Other fields of Physics have recently seen a surge in the usage of a special type of deep learning density estimators called diffusion models, which promise an increase in performance compared to previous methods. In this project, we will explore the possible use cases of such diffusion networks in Cosmology, e.g. by applying them to n-body or hydrodynamical simulations. Prior experience with machine learning methods is highly recommended.
• Fast Radio Bursts Fast Radio Bursts are quite mysterious: they are very short and very bright signals, but their source is still unknown. However, they are definitely extragalactic and visible up to cosmological distances. Since the radio signal undergoes dispersion as it travels through the ionised intergalactic medium, the pulses allow us to probe the large-scale structure of the Universe in a new and exciting way. There are several projects available focusing on theoretical or numerical work depending on your interests. Feel free to get in touch!
• Maximum Entropy Reconstruction of the Reionization History In this project we develop a new method to constrain the reionization history of the Universe with Cosmic Microwave Background data.
• Topological Classification of the Cosmic Web Usually cosmological information is extracted from overdense (clusters) or underdense (voids) regions of the cosmic web. However the structure of the cosmic web is much richer, not only consisting of clusters and voids, but also of filaments and sheets. Detecting and quantifying all these structures is an exercise in classifying the cosmic web topologically. In this project we want to explore the cosmic web with Betti numbers on different scales.
• Real-Time Cosmology We will explore the ability of frequency comb spectrographs, such as the one on the Wendelstein telescope, to measure the time dependence of the redshift factor. This would allow, for example, to constrain intrinsically inhomogenous cosmological models.
• Cosmic Voids The emptiest regions in the Universe may reveal key insights to our understanding of dark energy, dark matter, and other fundamental aspects of cosmology, but their composition and evolution has only begun to be investigated in detail. In this project we will identify voids in simulated and / or observational data, statistically analyze some of their properties, and develop physical models to establish connections to theory.
• Cosmic Voids and eRosita   eROSITA will perform the first imaging all-sky survey in the soft energy X-Ray band. Its unprecedented spectral and angular resolution provide us with the unique opportunity of creating a complete mapping of cosmic voids in our cosmos. Voids are typically studied in the distribution of matter. However, to test our theoretical findings with observations, we need to rely on luminous tracers. Recent studies have focussed on how bridge the gap between theory and observations, suggesting that this can easily modelled via the tracer bias. Given this context, eRosita cluster and AGN catalogues represent the exciting next generation of data that will allow us to trace a realistically complete sample of voids, and guide us towards a better understanding of their statistical properties.
• Mark correlation of galaxies and halos Models of galaxy formation have to explain the large scale structure and the properties of the galaxies (luminosity, type, etc.). You will use mark correlation functions to investigate the interplay of spatial distribution and inner properties of galaxies. Theoretical as well as numerical approaches are possible.
• Deep Learning the Weak Lensing Mass of Galaxy Clusters In this project we will explore state of the art learning algorithm to estimate the mass of a galaxy cluster from imaging data of background galaxies. Initially the project will be developed on synthetic catalogs of galaxies but there might be scope to apply this to real observational data.
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If you want to apply for the graduate program please send the following documents:

• A one page statement of why you want to join the elite graduate program "Theoretical and Mathematical Physics"
• You high-school diploma (Zeugnis der Hochschulreife), in translation if appropriate
• Your bachelor certificate in physics or mathematics displaying your grades (alternatively: Vordiplomszeugnis and grades of subsequent courses or a recent "Transcript of records", if available)
• Curriculum vitae containing your current mailing address (both email and paper mail) as well as your date of birth and nationalities
• A letter of recommendation (should be sent separately by email or to the same address directly by the referee. Do not include it with your application. If your referee prefers to use encrypted email - this is optional -, the appropriate cryptographic keys can be found below)
• If available: GRE subject test in physics or mathematics (preferably sent directly to us, our Institution Code is 7263), required for applicants without a Bachelor's degree from within the European Economic Area (Due to the pandemic, in many areas GRE tests were cancelled. In this case, you can still successfully apply without a GRE subject test but please include it if you have it)
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Please make sure you include your email address (for example in the CV) so we can contact you!

At this stage of the application, there is no need to fill in any application form.

Usually, there is no point in sending your application by registered mail ("Recommendé"/"Einschreiben"). We will let you know by email as soon as we receive your application.

The application deadline is June 15th in every year for the class starting in October. You can apply at any point before that deadline.

The application deadline for the course starting in fall is (expected to be) June 15th in every year.

Send your application to

Elitemasterprogam TMP z. Hd. Robert Helling Lehrstuhl Luest Dept. f. Physik LMU Muenchen Theresienstr. 39 80333 Muenchen Germany

In 2024 at this first stage of the application process, you can apply electronically by sending your application as a single PDF file by email to [email protected] . When compiling the PDF file, you can help us by concatening the files in the order as in the list above.

Upon acceptance, you will later have to present originals/certified copies. The letter of recommendation has be sent separately to [email protected] directly from your referee.

Promising applicants will be invited to an interview after which the final decision about admission will be made. This interview can be waived for applicants with exceptionally good grades.

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Please be aware that the TMP master program shares many of its classes with the MSc programs in physics and mathematics . While applying to TMP you might also consider applying to the other programs (both at LMU and TUM) as well as those have different requirements for admission (in particular they do not require strong backgrounds in both physics and mathematics). Application to the other programs  does not affect your chances to be admitted to TMP. If you are interested in those programs you have to send separate applications as descibed on the respective web pages.

The formal requirement to enrol in a graduate program leading to a master's degree is a bachelor's degree. We understand that students enrolled in a program leading to a Diplom do not have a bachelor's degree. Thus, for a transitional period, students with a Vordiplom in physics or mathematics (and preferably two more semesters of the Diplomstudiengang) can enrol in the graduate program "Theoretical and Mathematical Physics" under the condition that they complete their bachelor's degree within the first year. The detailed procedure for this is currently being worked out.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

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The following options are available to you for the publication of your thesis:

• electronic publication on the University Library's theses repository "Electronic Theses of LMU Munich", provided the official regulations of your faculty permit publication in electronic form
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The turning in of your thesis is required procedure as the submission of your thesis is part of your promotion process. The regulations for turning in theses vary from faculty to faculty. For each faculty, there is a leaflet with the most important pieces of information.

You can submit your copies either personally, by a third person or by postal mail. If you send your thesis from a non EU country please ask for customs regulations in advance. Parcles held at German customs will be returned to the sender! 

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We advise you to upload your dissertation first and print only when you have received confirmation by e-mail that the upload is OK. You will find details on the number of copies you must submit in the current promotion regulations for your subject. The copies must be durably bound. We cannot accept ring or spiral bindings.

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Please upload the electronic version of your thesis anyhow to the University Library's theses repository. Submit the completed and signed "Form for the issue of a blocking note due to a patent application" together with the printed statutory copies.

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Should your faculty make provision for theses to be published after some time if published in a journal you can request the University Library to defer the publication of both the statutory printed copies and the electronic version of your thesis.

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In cooperation with a publishing house, the University Library provides an inexpensive opportunity to publish theses with a publisher and simultaneously electronically: Open Publishing LMU. With Open Publishing LMU, you fulfil your obligation to publish with a printed publication through a professional publisher. Depending on the respective regulations between 2 and 5 books must be turned in to ”Publikationsdienste Dissertationen" (Publication Services Theses).

• Doctoral candidates and post-docs of the LMU publish their theses with the author’s own fundings in the series "Dissertationen der LMU“ or „Habilitationsschriften der LMU“respectively.
• Outstanding doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences can publish their dissertation in the funded series "Open Publishing in the Humanities" (OPH).

The electronic edition will appear on the platform Electronic Theses of the LMU Munich. The simultaneous publication on the platform is mandatory. The series OPH is additionally presented on its own website.

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Here you can find current offers for thesis projects or student worker positions at our Chair and at collaborating institutions.

Moreover, you can always send inquiries for additional thesis projects in our core research areas described below (please follow the link for more detailed information and contact persons).

Range Verification in PT

• Master project on ionoacoustic detector development

Image Guidance

• Master thesis on ion imaging in the DFG project High-ART
• Master project on dual energy CBCT
• Master project on ion imaging

Detector Development

Laser Ion Acceleratio

• Master thesis in levitating target development
• Master thesis in light-based plasma diagnostics
• Master thesis in permanent magnet quadrupole beam transport

Nuclear Physics

• Master thesis on "Upgrade of a hardware control system for the Thorium Nuclear Clock buffer-gas-cell setup"

Additional Master Theses at collaborating institutions

• LMU Klinikum (Department of Nuclear Medicine)
• Brainlab AG
• Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH)
• Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hospital of the LMU Preclinical imaging group
• Analysis of microstructures using diffusion-weighted MRI of inert fluorinated gases - LMU Klinikum, Department of Radiology
• Image Reconstruction / Quantitation in Small Animal PET at the University of Lübeck
• MASTER THESIS PROJECT in the Prof. COAN’s LMU GROUP ‘Brilliant X-Rays for Medical Diagnostics’ ( Project Title: “Study micro-morphological changes caused by a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lung, brain and kidney tissues of COVID-19 patients by X-ray phase-contrast micro-CT” )
• MASTER THESIS PROJECT in the Prof. COAN’s LMU GROUP ‘Brilliant X-Rays for Medical Diagnostics’ ( Project Title: “X-ray 3D imaging-based evaluation of therapeutic strategies to slow down glaucoma-related neurodegeneration in animal models” )
• MASTER THESIS PROJECT in the Prof. COAN’s LMU GROUP ‘Brilliant X-Rays for Medical Diagnostics’ within the Research Training Group / Graduiertenkolleg GRK 2274 “Advanced Medical Physics for Image-Guided Cancer Therapy” ( Project Title: “Characterization of the effects of novel radiotherapies for glioblastoma on an animal model by multi-scale X-ray Phase Contrast micro-CT ”)
• Project offer at SurgicEye GmbH
• Silicon PIN Diodes as Detectors for secondary neutrons at proton therapy facilities at Helmholtz Center.
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• Advancement of Proton Microchannel Radiotherapy at the ion microprobe SNAKE
• Understanding the enhanced radio-biological effectiveness (RBE) of high energy heavy ions
• Super-resolution microscopy of DNA double-strand breaks in human cancer cells
• Projects at RaySearch Laboratories
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The Bachelor of Science in Physics provides a solid foundation in classical, quantum, and relativistic physics. By choosing appropriate physics electives in consultation with her/his faculty advisor, the student can study astrophysics, condensed matter systems, cosmology, particle physics, and space physics. In addition to regular coursework, all Physics majors must complete a senior thesis project as a graduation requirement. This hands-on research experience with Physics faculty exposes students to the type of work encountered in graduate school and industry, and enhances their undergraduate portfolio. Upon graduation, Physics students can pursue advanced studies in a variety of physics-related disciplines, as well as in fields such as teaching, medicine, business management, and law, where physics majors can utilize their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Major Requirements

Lower division requirements:.

• CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
• CHEM 114 General Chemistry for Engineers 3 semester hours
• ENGR 160 Algorithms and Applications 3 semester hours
• MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
• MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
• MATH 234 Calculus III 4 semester hours
• MATH 246 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 semester hours
• PHYS 1100 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 1200 Computational Lab 2 semester hours
• PHYS 1600 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 2100 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours
• PHYS 2200 Intermediate Mechanics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 2600 Foundations of Modern Physics 4 semester hours

Each course in MATH and PHYS listed above must be passed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Upper Division Requirements:

• MATH 356 Methods of Applied Mathematics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 3100 Electrodynamics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 3200 Quantum Mechanics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 3300 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 3400 Advanced Laboratory 4 semester hours
• PHYS 3800 Junior Project 1 semester hours
• PHYS 4800 Capstone Experience 2 semester hours
• PHYS 4810 Senior Thesis 1 semester hours

Two upper division physics electives selected from the following:

• PHYS 4100 Space Physics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4150 Condensed Matter Physics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4200 Astrophysics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4250 Modern Optics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4300 Biophysics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4350 Elementary Particle Physics 4 semester hours
• PHYS 4400 Introduction to Relativity and Cosmology 4 semester hours

To graduate, a student must have at least a 2.0 average in all upper division physics courses.

Learning Outcomes

Physics majors will know:

• The concepts of classical physics
• The theories of modern physics
• The discoveries and questions of contemporary physics

Physics majors will be able to:

• Form new inferences about the physical world by carrying out scientific investigations
• Solve problems, which includes formulating a strategy, estimating a solution, applying appropriate techniques, and evaluating the result
• Design and conduct experiments, and well as analyze and interpret the resulting data
• Employ computational methods to perform calculations and model physical systems
• Communicate effectively their understanding of core physical principles, the results of experiments, and their analysis of physical problems

Physics majors will value:

• Ethical and unbiased actions as cornerstones to the scientific method
• The impact of physics on society
• The role of elegance and beauty in the scientific process

Physics Curriculum

Freshman year, fall semester.

• FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar 4 semester hours

Total: 16 semester hours

Spring semester.

• RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts 4 semester hours

Total: 17 semester hours

Sophomore year.

• University Core 4 semester hours

Junior Year

• University Core  4 semester hours
• Elective  4 semester hours

Senior Year

• Upper Division Physics Elective I 4  semester hours
• Any Upper Division Elective 4 semester hours

Total: 13 semester hours

• Upper Division Physics Elective  4 semester hours
• Any Lower or Upper Division Elective  4 semester hours
• Any Upper Division Elective  4 semester hours

Total: 14 semester hours**

*Physics majors are required to take a minimum of 32 semester hours to fulfill the University Core. If a student chooses to take one or more core courses that are not 4 semester hours, they may need to take additional core courses to meet the 32 unit requirement. 

**Dean’s List requires a minimum of 14 semester hours

Total: 124 semester hours

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AI in Physics

Master of Physics with a certificate in Artificial Intelligence

The Faculty of Physics at LMU Munich offers a certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the the general four-semester program of the Master of Science degree in Physics. This is part of the LMU-wide initiative AIM@LMU. To obtain this certificate with the Master's degree you have to take specialized courses as outlined below in the requirements section.

Requirements for the specialization certificate

• 9 ECTS from the AI-Lab
• 12 ECTS points from two Master level lecture courses as offered by the Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics on machine learning (ML).
• 15 ECTS points from lectures and seminars offered at the physics department whith focus on the application of AI or ML methods in the physical sciences.
• Practical phases and master thesis on a topic at the interface of AI and physics. Your supervisor has to decide whether your thesis topic meets these requirements and this has to be indicated when registering for your Master's thesis.

These requirements are in addition to the compulsory components of the Master of Physics course. Information on these regulations can be found here .

The certificate is issued by the Examination Office .

List of Courses

Below is a list of courses offered within physics with a relevance for this certificate. This list is not necessarily complete, please check on an individual level whether the respective course is deemed appropriate for this certificate.

The AI-lab is offered in the summer term, starting from 2023.

• SS24 Grün, Friedrich: From data to insights
• SS24 Kuhr, Duckeck, Hartmann: Data Analysis with Machine Learning in Particle Physics
• SS24 Räth: AI in Physics: When Machine Learning Meets Complex Systems
• SS24 Rulands: Statistical physics of machine learning
• SS24 Grün, Friedrich, Heng, Gkouvelis: Bayesian Inference and Artificial Intelligence
• SS24 Kepesidis, Gigou, Krausz: Causality & Machine Learning
• SS24 Ommer: Generative AI and Visual Synthesis
• SS24 Tresp: Machine Learning
• SS24 Hüllermeier: Preference Learning and Ranking
• SS24 Rügamer: Deep Learning
• SS24 Bischl: Supervised Learning
• SS24: Applied Deep Learning
• SS24 Kranzlmüller, Luckow: Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning
• SS24 Linnhoff-Popien, Gabor: Natural Computing
• SS24 Schubert: Artificial Intelligence for Games
• SS24 Blanchette: Interactive Theorem Proving
• SS24 Mayer: Practical Machine Learning
• SS24 Bacho: Deep Learning for Partial Differential Equations

List of Courses (previous semesters):

• SS23 Rulands: Non-equilibrium physics of machine learning (9 ECTS)
• SS23 Grün: Observing and Data Analysis Mthods for Cosmological Surveys (6 ECTS)
• WS23/24 Kepesidis: Deep Learning for Physicists
• WS23/24 Raeth: When machine learning meets complex systems
• SS23 Kepesidis: Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research
• SS23 Kuhr: AI with and for physics
• WS23/24 Ensslin: Artificial Intelligence, Bayes, and Cognition
• WS23/24 Bengs: Online Machine Learning and Bandits
• WS23/24 Bischl: Supervised Learning
• WS23/24 Bischl: Optimization
• WS23/24 Feurer: Machine Learning Operations
• WS23/24 Hüllermeier: Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• WS23/24 Linnhoff-Popien: Computational Intelligence
• WS23/24 Schubert: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• WS23/24 Seidl: Data Mining Algorithmen I
• WS23/24 Thomas: Automated Machine Learning
• WS23/24 Tresp: Machine Learning
• WS23/24 NN: Deep Learning for NLP

In case of questions please contact Dr Sven Krippendorf .

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