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Physics – (Ph.D.)
Koc University
Graduate School of Sciences & Engineering (GSSE)| Application Deadline: | Early: April 15; Regular: June 17 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Istanbul / Turkey / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Physics has always remained and still is at the center of science and technology. The laws of physics that are reached through observations and careful experimentation find applications from the subatomic particles to the astronomic formations such as stars and galaxies. On the other hand, the design of advanced technology materials, fabrication of semiconductor devices, the development of optical communication systems have all evolved as applications of physics. Our department has both theoretical and experimental research activities. Quantum information theory, gravitation, and condensed matter physics are among our theoretical research interests. On the experimental research side, we have three advanced laboratories where we focus on solid state lasers, optoelectronic and nano-photonic materials and devices. Our Ph.D. Program aims at teaching fundamental physics at a high level and coupling this knowledge with a research experience in either theoretical or applied physics depending on the interests of the student.
Students who are admitted with an M.S. degree must complete at least 21 credits of coursework. They must also complete the core courses in the “M.S. in Physics” program. Students with a B.S. degree must complete an additional 21 credits of coursework by taking courses in the M.S. program.
Research areas of interest
* Photonic & Laser Materials
* Microphotonics
* Nanophotonics
* Quantum physics, gravitation
* Quantum optics, atomic, molecular and optical physics
* Statistical mechanics of biophysical systems
Contents
In addition to the following courses, students in this program can take any of the courses listed under the “M.S. in Physics” program or from other courses not listed here in accordance with their areas of specialization and subject to the approval of their advisors.
In addition, each student has to take a seminar course, PHYS 590 Seminar. Students working towards the thesis register for PHYS 695 Ph.D. Thesis. Students who have TA assignments must take TEAC 500: Teaching Experience during the semesters of their assignments. Students must also take ENGL 500: Graduate Writing course.
PHYS 504 Advanced Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 505 Classical Electromechanics II
PHYS 507 Statistical Mechanics II
PHYS 508 Optical and Laser Spectroscopy
PHYS 509 Condensed Matter Physics I
PHYS 510 Condensed Matter Physics II
PHYS 511 Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics
PHYS 512 Selected Topics in Applied Physics
PHYS 513/MATH 503 Applied Mathematics I
PHYS 514 / MATH 505 Applied Mathematics II
PHYS 515 Classical Field Theories
PHYS 516 General Relativity and Astrophysics
PHYS 517 Quantum Field Theories I
PHYS 518 Quantum Field Theories II
PHYS 519 Group Theory and Its Applications in Physics
PHYS 520 Optical Mico-cavities
PHYS 521/ ECOE 521 Photonics and Lasers
PHYS 522 Atom Optics
PHYS 523 Introduction to Quantum Communication and Information Physics
PHYS 524 Single Molecule Optics
PHYS 525/ ECOE 525 Photonic Materials and Devices
PHYS 526 Femtosecond Optics and Lasers
PHYS 527 Complex Dynamical Systems
PHYS 580 Selected Topics in Physics
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Requirements
Students should apply with the completed application form which includes;
* Application Form
* Personal and Educational Background Information (CV)
* Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D) (3 for MS in Molecular Biology and Genetics)
* TOEFL Requirement (for those whose native language is not English)
- New Internet Based: Minimum Score 80
- Computer Based: Minimum Score 213
- Paper Based: Minimum Score 550
* ALES scores (required for all Turkish nationals)
* GRE scores (required from Foreign students; optional for Turkish students)
* Official transcripts from all the universities attended
* Statement of Purpose
* Areas of Interest (for Electrical & Computer Engineering Applicants only) ;
Areas of Interest (for Material Sciences & Engineering Applicants only)
Areas of Interest (for Mathematics Applicants only)
* Application fee of (35 TL or 20 USD or 15 Euro) must be paid to one of the below account numbers. Please indicate student name and 'GSSE Yuk.Lisans' explanation in the payment. Please include your bank receipt in your application pack.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
* One of 229 academic institutions worldwide to adopt the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), as determined by a group of scholars at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in July 2007.
* College of Administrative Sciences and Economics and Graduate School of Business accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), making Koç University the first and only Turkish university with EQUIS accreditation and one of the select group of 115 EQUIS accredited institutions in 33 countries worldwide.
* First Turkish university to be recognized in the Financial Times ranking of top international universities; Executive MBA program ranked 57th in the world
* Executive MBA program listed as one of Europe’s best 20 programs in Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper rankings, 2004.
* Koç University selected as the CFA Institute’s first program partner in Turkey and one of only 40 CFA program partners in Europe, affirming that the university curriculum adheres to professional practice standards and successfully prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) exams.
Faculty
Faculty & Research Areas
Tekin Dereli, Professor, Ph.D. METU, 1976
Quantum information theory, phase space quantization, standard electroweak theory and string models, generalized theories of gravitation, gravitational waves.
Ali Mostafazadeh, Professor, Ph.D. U. Texas-Austin, 1994
PT-symmetric quantum mechanics, geometric phase in quantum mechanics, topological quantum symmetries, supersymmetry and parasupersymmetry, quantum cosmologies.
Özgür Mustecaplýoðlu, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Bilkent U., 1999
Quantum optics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, photonics.
Alkan Kabakçýoðlu, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. MIT, 1999
Statistical mechanics of complex systems, structure and folding of biomolecules.
Regulation of gene expression in cells.
Alper Kiraz, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. U. Calif. Santa Barbara, 2002
Nano-optics, single molecule spectroscopy, optoelectronics.
Alphan Sennaroðlu, Professor, Ph.D. Cornell U. 1994
Development and modelling of solid state lasers, ultrashort optical pulse generation, non-linear optics and spectroscopy.
Ali Serpengüzel , Associate Professor, Ph. D. Yale U. 1992
Photonics, optoelectronics, nanophotonics, biophotonics, non-linear optics, laser diagnostics.
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