Physics (B.Sc.)
Physics is the cornerstone of technical progress, and its findings have shaped our view of the world. It describes the laws of nature in the language of mathematics. Hamburg Physics is an internationally renowned department with a wide range of research interests: Elementary Particle and Accelerator Physics, Solid State and Nanostructure Physics, Laser Physics and Photonics, Astronomy and Astrophysics.
The bachelor's program teaches theoretical and experimental fundamentals and lays the foundation of a broad general education in physics. Students learn aspects of current research and its methods from the very beginning. The education is complemented by subject specializations and the teaching of key qualifications. A special feature in the first year of study is the combination of theoretical and experimental training into joint modules.
The bachelor's program comprises six semesters. A study of mathematical and physical fundamentals is followed by an introduction to the various physical disciplines, with special emphasis on the research foci of Hamburg Physics. The courses are divided as modules into the following areas:
- Acquisition of Physical Fundamentals:
- Physics I-III: Fundamentals of physics in lectures, exercises and practical courses on experimental physics (mechanics and thermodynamics; electrodynamics and optics; quantum physics and statistical physics). In the first two semesters supplemented by lectures on the introduction to theoretical physics.
- Experimental Physics: Advanced courses in the topics of the main research areas with lectures, exercises and proseminar on solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, atomic-molecular and laser physics as well as a practical course for advanced students.
- Theoretical Physics: advanced courses in the topics of the research foci with lectures, exercises and proseminars on theoretical mechanics and electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistics and thermodynamics.
Oral Examinations: Oral examinations in experimental physics and theoretical physics are used to review knowledge to achieve an overall understanding. - Bachelor's thesis: Students work on a research topic, which is subsequently worked on by them under supervision. The time required is approximately three months.
- Acquisition of mathematical basics:
- Mathematics I-IV for Physicists: Insight into the structure of mathematics for science, with the goal of confident mastery of mathematical methods based on a good understanding of mathematical theories.
- Acquisition of interdisciplinary content:
- General job-qualifying competencies: These include computer applications, foreign language skills, communication skills, presentation and lecture techniques, social skills, and teamwork skills.
- Electives: Students can choose from the entire range of courses offered by the university outside the field of physics or from the fundamentals of astronomy and astrophysics. Students should follow their inclinations and interests.
- Studienplan bei Zulassung im Wintersemester (PDF)
- Studienplan bei Zulassung im Sommersemester (PDF)
- MIN-Prüfungsordnung
- Fachspezifische Bestimmungen (FSB) und Modultabelle (Anlage A) (PDF)
- Modulhandbuch (PDF)