Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The PHotonics, Hyperfrequencies and Telecommunications Systems (PHyS) program is a theoretical and practical training program leading to the mastery of future technologies for generating, transmitting, detecting, processing and converting electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet waves, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications, including defense, industrial processes and environmental control.
This is a sector of activity with very high technical and economic potential, characterized by numerous applications in both industry and research.
On the theoretical level, the training will first provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas etc. From this knowledge base, the realization of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunication systems will follow.
On the practical side, a fundamental place is given to practical work that will allow students to become familiar with the equipment commonly used in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and professional material.
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The PHyS course is a theoretical and practical training leading to the mastery of future technologies to generate, transmit, detect, process and convert electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet light, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications, including defense, industrial processes and environmental control.
This is a business sector with very strong technical and economic potential characterized by numerous applications, both industrial and in research.
On a theoretical level, the training will initially provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas, etc. This knowledge base will then result in the creation of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunications systems.
On a practical level, a fundamental place is given to teaching practicum which will allow students to familiarize themselves with the equipment commonly used in companies in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and professional equipment available at the university.
The success rate calculated on the LMD4 is approximately 90%. The success rate calculated on the previous years is approximately 90%.
Success rate
Objectives
The objective of the course is to train students to be autonomous and capable of designing and developing optoelectronic and microwave technologies and systems for the future society in which information and communication technologies play an increasingly important role.
He/she will have the ability to integrate the subsystems that make up a complex system using all of his/her intellectual skills and knowledge necessary for its design, implementation and management.
He can work as a researcher, designer, production engineer, systems and processes manager/maintainer, quality engineer, technical sales representative for marketing and user support.
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The course aims to train autonomous students capable of designing and developing optoelectronic and microwave technologies and systems for the future society in which information and communication technologies play an increasingly important role.
He/she will have the capacity to integrate the subsystems that form a complex system using all his/her intellectual skills and the knowledge necessary for its design, implementation and management.
He/she will be able to exercise his/her activity and as a researcher, designer, production engineer, manager / maintainer of systems and processes, quality engineer, technical sales representative for marketing and user assistance.
Know-how and skills
Upon completion of the Master's degree, the candidate will have acquired the following skills and competencies:
- Understand the physical principles and operation of the main active or passive photonic and microwave components (couplers, mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, etc.)
- System knowledge (technical & hardware) specific to wireless and optical telecommunication networks
- Mastery of current systems and instruments in photonics (imagers, sensors, lidars, etc.) and microwave (radars)
- Experimental mastery of photonic & microwave equipment, and experimental experience in these fields
- Mastery of professional digital simulators for component and system design
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After completion of the master's degree, the candidate will have acquired the following know-how and skills:
- Understand the physical principles and the functioning of the main active or passive photonic and microwave components (couplers, mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, etc.)
- Systems knowledge (technical & material) specific to wireless networks and optical telecommunications networks
- Mastery of common systems and instruments in photonics (imagers, sensors, lidars, etc.) and microwave frequencies (radars)
- Experimental mastery of photonic & microwave equipment, and experimental experience in these fields
- Mastery of professional numerical simulators for the design of components and systems
Organization
Special arrangements
The course is open to sandwich courses in M1 and M2.
The course is open to a double degree with the IAE (Institute of Business Administration).
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The course can be followed as apprenticeship (alternating teaching periods with job-training periods)
Program
The PHyS course of the Master EEA has a pedagogical progression over two years (4 semesters).
The first year of the Master's program consists of two semesters. The first semester is shared by all the EEA Master's courses and provides basic theoretical knowledge and transversal skills in the EEA disciplines. In the second semester, the students of the PHyS course follow two specific UEs: "Physics of electronic components" and "Free and guided propagation". The program also includes English and SHS (Human and Social Sciences) courses. Students carry out a project that may extend beyond the first semester and must complete an internship in a company or an end of study project.
The second year of the Master's program consists of two semesters. The first semester is academic, with both professional and research courses based on the specificities of the research laboratory linked to the Master's program. The second semester is devoted to a final study project and an industrial or research internship.
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The PHyS master is organized over 2 years (4 semesters).
The first year is more general with two modules directly linked to the course: "Physics of electronic components" and "Free and guided propagation".
In the second year, all modules are compulsory and directly linked to the course, there are no optional modules.
Select a program
M1 - Electronics, Electrical Energy, Automation - profile Photonics, Microwave & Communication Systems
Automatic Multivariable
5 creditsSignal Processing
4 creditsAnalog Electronics
6 creditsDigital Electronics
6 creditsEnergy Conversion Systems
5 creditsComputer Engineering for EEA
4 creditsLogic synthesis / VHDL
3 credits
English
2 creditsProject
5 creditsInternship or Final year project
10 creditsCommunication Techniques
3 creditsChoice of PHOTONICS, HYPERFREQUENCY & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
10 creditsChoice of 2 out of 2
Free & Guided Propagations
6 creditsPhysics of Electronic Components
4 credits
M2 - Photonics, Microwave & Communication Systems
Project
10 creditsInternship
15 creditsProfessional Insertion
3 creditsEnglish
2 credits
Admission
How to register
Applications are made on the following platforms:
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the procedure " My Master " from the website : https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2, students must submit their application via the e-candidat application: https: //candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Studies in France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Target audience
Student with a degree in electronics or applied physics.
It is a possible extension of the EEA Licence and of any other scientific and technological training in the fields of EEA, applied physics, applied computer science, mathematics, etc.
Persons undergoing professional retraining or alternating training.
Person in promotional training in continuing education or alternation.
Foreign student with a scientific and technological baccalaureate.
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Students with a bachelor degree or equivalent (3 years) in electronics or physics.
Students with a master degree or equivalent (5 years) in a related field (telecom, photonics, microwave).
Necessary pre-requisites
For the M1
Basics of classical and quantum physics
Microwave basics
For the M2
Physics of semiconductor materials and components
Knowledge of wave phenomena (free and guided propagation, Maxwell's equations, interference, diffraction, wave lines and guides, Smith chart)
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For the first year (M1)
Basis of classical and quantum physics
For the second year (M2)
Physics of semiconductor materials and devices
Knowledge of wave phenomena (free and guided propagation, Maxwell's equations, interference, diffraction, telecom lines and waveguides, Smith chart)
Recommended prerequisites
Basics of analog electronics
Basics of signal processing
Programming basics
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Basis of analog electronics
Basis of signal treatment
Basis of programming
And then
Further studies
After the Master 2, students who wish to do so can enter a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment in a field close to the training, which will bring them to a level of bac+8.
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After the master 2, students can do a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment in a field close to the training which will bring them to a PhD level.
Continuing your studies abroad
After the Master 2, students who wish to do so can integrate a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment abroad in a field close to their training, which will bring them to a level of bac+8.
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After the master 2, students can do a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment in a field close to the training which will bring them to a PhD level.
Bridges and reorientation
Possibility for a student holding a Master 1 or a Master 2 in the field of EEA or applied physics to apply for a Master 2. Its admission is subject to the pedagogical committee of selection of the course.
A Master 1 student may be reoriented to another course with the agreement of the course director or to another national course.
Professional integration
Professional insertion will be possible in many industrial and research sectors, some examples of which are given below:
- high-speed telecommunications (fiber optic and wireless)
- security (detection of dangerous materials and drugs, detection of infractions)
- environment (gas and pollutant detection, water analysis)
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- defense (radar, night vision, mine detection, guidance)
- space (satellite telecom)
- aeronautics (radar, gyrometers)
- optoelectronic and microwave instrumentation and metrology,
- living (biological sensors, blood analysis)
- agriculture and agri-food (measurement, detection, decision support, plant stress)
- consumer goods (RFID, barcode readers, remote controls, DVD players)
- medicine and health (ophthalmology, surgery, diagnostics, treatments)
- production of manufactured goods (cutting, welding, drilling)
- buildings (laser measurement, fault detection, lighting, communication)
- etc.
Codes of the ROME files, the most similar job files :
H1202: Design and drawing of electrical and electronic products
H1206 : Management and engineering studies, research and industrial development
H1209 : Technical intervention in electronic studies and development
H1210 : Technical intervention in studies, research and development
H1504 : Technical intervention in quality control and testing in electricity and electronics
H2501 : Production management of electrical and electronic equipment
H2502 : Management and production engineering
H2603 : Control of automated electrical, electronic and microelectronic production facilities
H2604 : Assembly of electrical and electronic products
I1102 : Management and engineering of industrial maintenance
I1305 : Electronic installation and maintenance
I1307 : Telecom and low voltage installation and maintenance
K2108: Higher Education
K2402: Research in the sciences of the universe, matter and life
M1802 : Expertise and support in information systems
M1803 : Information Systems Management
M1804 : Studies and development of telecom networks
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Professional integration will be possible in many industrial and research sectors, some examples of which are given below:
- high-speed telecommunications (by optical fiber and wireless)
- security (detection of dangerous materials and drugs, detection of offenses)
- environment (gas and pollutant detection, water analysis)
- defense (radar, night vision, mine detection, guidance)
- space (telecom by satellite)
- aeronautics (radar, gyrometers)
- optoelectronic and microwave instrumentation and metrology
- living beings (biological sensors, blood analysis)
- agriculture and agro-food (measurement, detection, decision support, plant stress)
- consumer goods (RFID, barcode readers, remote controls, DVD player)
- medicine and health (ophthalmology, surgery, diagnostics, treatments)
- production of manufactured goods (cutting, welding, drilling)
- buildings (laser measurement, fault detection, lighting, communication)
ROME codes corresponding to the nearest jobs:
H1202: Design of electrical and electronic products
H1206: Management and engineering studies, research and industrial development
H1209: Technical intervention in electronic studies and development
H1210 : Technical intervention in studies, research and development
H1504: Technical intervention in quality control test in electricity and electronics
H2501: Supervision of production of electrical and electronic equipment
H2502: Production management and engineering
H2603: Operation of automated installation of electrical, electronic and microelectronic production
H2604: Assembly of electrical and electronic products
I1102: Industrial maintenance management and engineering
I1305: Electronic installation and maintenance
I1307: Telecom and low current installation and maintenance
K2108: Higher Education
K2402: Research in sciences of the universe, matter and life
M1802: Expertise and support in information systems
M1803: Direction of information systems
M1804: Study and development of telecom networks