Advanced Materials Analysis

The targeted development of new materials (materials design) and the manufacture of components/construction elements with the desired properties require a combination of academically motivated and application-oriented research that deals with the description of functional relationships. That is why scientists with in-depth knowledge of instrumental solid-state analysis and semiconductor technology are in constant demand in academia and industry. The Master's programme in Advanced Materials Analysis is aimed at graduates of Bachelor's programmes in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or chemistry who wish to deepen their education in the use of instrumented materials analysis methods, physical measurement methods and/or semiconductor technology. A minimum of four semesters (two years) is required to complete the AMA Master's programme. After the first semester, students have to choose one of these specialisations: A) Solid-State Analytics The specialisation in Solid-State Analytics focuses on the structural and microstructural analysis of mainly inorganic materials (semiconductors, ceramics, metals and their alloys) for electronics, sensor technology, optical applications and energy systems. The most important analytical methods include electron microscopy, spectroscopic methods and diffraction methods. A unique feature of the programme are courses on synchrotron sources and free-electron lasers and their use in in situ analyses of fast processes in modern materials.  B) Semiconductor Technology and Devices The specialisation Semiconductor Technology and Devices focuses on imparting knowledge of semiconductor process technology, i.e. how semiconductors are processed in order to manufacture components. On the other hand, it teaches the physical functioning of various components from the fields of electronics, optoelectronics and photovoltaics in theory, simulation and practice. Furthermore, it introduces the electrical, optical and structural measurement methods that can be used to investigate the structure-property relationships, for example in relation to atomic point defects and their influence on component behaviour.  During the third semester, a research project is being carried out alongside other modules in the specialisation. In the fourth semester, students write their Master’s thesis. PDF Download