Nonlinear physics

Nonlinearities are among the most important fundamental phenomena in nature, as they are of extraordinary importance for the entire natural sciences and mathematics, but also for numerous current fields of application in information and nanotechnology, materials science, biology and medicine. Under the term "Nonlinear Science", they are among the pioneering cross-sectional topics in the natural sciences with a strong impact on other areas. In particular, questions of the origin, analysis or control of nonlinear phenomena are at the forefront of this exciting and interdisciplinary field.

Therefore, Nonlinear Physics is one of four research foci at the Department of Physics and is a compulsory elective subject in various institutes of the department. The elective course is characterized by both theoretical and experimental components and is mainly taught by professors of the Institute of Applied Physics and the Institute of Theoretical Physics.

General requirements:

Requirement for the choice of the subject "Photonics and Magnonics" as a compulsory optional subject is the participation in relevant courses in the range of 14-18 LP.

The following regulations exist in detail:

Lectures of at least 4 SWS, exercises of at least 1 SWS, one seminar (2 SWS) and experimental exercises (3 SWS) must be taken from the following courses:

Courses of the module Nonlinear Physics (HISLSF)

Representative of the subject:

The subject "Photonics and Magnonics" is currently represented by the following ladies and gentlemen:

• Prof. Dr. S. Demokritov ((Institut für Angewandte Physik)
• Prof. Dr. C. Denz (Institut für Angewandte Physik)
• Prof. Dr. C. Fallnich (Institut für Angewandte Physik)
• Prof. Dr. T. Kuhn (Institut für Festkörpertheorie)
• Prof. Dr. S. Linz (Institut für Theoretische Physik)
• Prof. Dr. U. Thiele (Institut für Theoretische Physik)

All representatives of the subject offer main internships, assign master's theses, take exams and provide student counselling.

Examination material: The subject matter of the exam is determined by the examiner in consultation with the examiner. It is recommended to seek advice from a potential examiner at an early stage in the selection of courses. This is especially true if the subject is to be chosen as compulsory elective subject I.