Founded in 2014, the goals of the Center for Applied Physics are the cross-location promotion of teaching, Professional Development and research in the field of applied physics at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen . An important aspect is the coordination of the physics Bachelor degree courses , whereby the offer of consecutive Master degree courses as well as the THM 's research-related institutions in the field of applied physics are of course also taken into account.
Two bachelor's degree courses and two master's degree courses are currently being offered in the field of physics at the THM , with a third master's degree in the field of optics being added from WS 22 onwards. As a result, another THM location, Wetzlar, is more closely integrated into the center.
Bachelor degree courses
The two Bachelor degree courses applied physics and Medical physics and radiation protection are based on various focal points from the field of applied physics. Until the end of the joint basic studies in the first three semesters at the Friedberg location, in which the essential basics are taught, especially in physics, mathematics, electronics and computer science, students can switch between the two Degree Courses without any problems. After subject-specific content in semesters four to six, both Degree Courses conclude in the seventh semester with the bachelor's thesis. A practical phase in industry or at the university prepares the students for this. The course can be started in the winter semester and the Degree Courses are not subject to restricted admission.
Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics
- Technical optics
- laser technology
- materials science
- Problem-oriented computer science
Bachelor's degree in Medical Physics and Radiation Protection
- Physics and technology of radiotherapy
- Radiation protection measurement technology
- radiation biology
- Imaging systems in medicine
Master degree courses
In the field of applied physics, the consecutive Master's degree courses are available Medical Physics at the Gießen location, the course run jointly with the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences optotechnics and image processing in Friedberg and Darmstadt and from the winter semester 2022 Master of Optical Systems Engineering at the Friedberg and Wetzlar locations.
The Master's degree courses are designed to last three semesters consecutively to the seven-semester Bachelor's degree courses , but are also open to applicants with a six-semester Bachelor's degree. They are designed in such a way that it is possible to start in the summer as well as in the winter semester.
Master's degree in Medical Physics
The Medical Physics master's degree qualifies you for clinical work as a medical physics expert in radiology, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine or research and development work in industry, universities and research institutions.
Master's degree in optotechnology and image processing
The OBV master’s programme offers demanding theoretical foundations in areas such as the system theory of optotechnology and image processing, laser physics and image processing algorithms (e.g. 3D image processing), and at the same time provides a deeper introduction to current and dynamic work areas such as machine vision, micro-optics and laser applications.
Master of Optical Systems Engineering
Closely based on the actual approach in everyday work, the course teaches you the basics of designing optical systems, technologies that are built into them or required for manufacturing processes, and methods and machines that are used to measure the performance of the systems.
Optics Center Wetzlar
The research work at the optics center in Wetzlar always aims to turn ideas into commercially viable products. Such products can be devices, methods or processes. Examples are particularly robust optical sensors for use as "smart objects" in the IoT (Internet of Things) or further developments of optical systems and methods in the field of high-precision measurement technology or ophthalmic diagnostic devices. The concrete work towards an economically potentially usable product requires the processing of diverse theoretical and experimental questions, which, should the desired goal make it necessary, can also partly come from areas assigned to basic research.
The research mainly takes place within the framework of funded projects and in close cooperation with companies. In addition, work is being done on commissions and on topics that have not yet reached the point where they are ready for funding. Students are explicitly invited to get involved in the optics center. This can take place during your studies as a student assistant in a project, or as part of project work or final theses.
Prof. Dr. Markus Degunther
Head of Optics Center Wetzlar
- Head of Optics Center Wetzlar
Course contact person - +49 6031/604 - 4821 or +49 641/309 - 6853
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