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 Polytechnic offers a program of study leading to the degree Master of Science in Electrophysics. Students entering the program typically have an undergraduate background in electrical engineering or physics, a strong interest in physical phenomena and/or applied mathematics and a desire to participate in research.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering administers the Electrophysics Program.
The program comprises basic courses in wave propagation, electromagnetic theory and electro-optics. Traditional areas of active research covered include propagation modeling for wireless communications, propagation and scattering of waves, antennas, microwave networks, plasmas and solid-state devices. Areas of modern optics covered include lasers and optical communications. Additional areas covered are nonlinear wave propagation, ultrasonic waves in solids and waves in the earth's ionosphere. Polytechnic's electrophysics faculty has made significant contributions to each of the areas cited above. Students in the program are exposed to some of the most current technical developments in each area and can be guided in research at the forefront of these areas. Students wishing to continue graduate study toward a PhD in the area of electrophysics may do so in the Electrical Engineering Program.
Goals and Objectives
The Master of Science program in Electrophysics is intended to prepare students to work at the interface between electrical engineering and physics, where new engineering applications of various physical phenomena are developed. Emphasis is place on wave propagation, electro-optics and plasmas. For students entering the program with an undergraduate degree in physics, the program provides a view of engineering applications and requirement, as well as an advanced view of the physical processes of interest. Students who are interested in furthering their understanding of these topics may do so by continuing in the PhD program in Electrical Engineering.
Students entering the MS program in Electrophysics gain a deep understanding of the basic physical principles in one or more of the following areas:
electromagnetic wave propagation
microwave devices and networks
lasers and electro-optics for communications.
Students learn the engineering applications and performance measures of the physical principles in the different areas and are able to apply their knowledge to device and system design problems.
For those interested in PhD-level studies, the MS in Electrophysics prepares them for independent research that advances the knowledge of engineering applications of physical principles.
Master's Degree Requirements
For the full program curriculum please see the department website.
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