Engineering Physics: University of Oldenburg

During the first two years the student will concentrate on physics and mathematics combined with an introduction to topics of engineering. In the laboratory projects the students are gradually introduced to self-contained laboratory work. The subject of specialisation (Laser Technology, Sound & Vibration, Biomedical) is introduced in the 4th semester. Business administration and languages are part of the schedule. Students have to complete an internship in the 6th semester.

Laser Technology:

• The vast range of commercial applications of laser technology is mirrored in this course. The student choosing this specialisation will be confronted with a variety of topics covering laser systems design, materials processing, medical applications, measurement techniques, optical communications technology, and analytical science.

Biomedical Physics:

• Modern medicine employs a multitude of sophisticated, physically based techniques both in therapy and diagnostics. Providing, at first, a basic foundation in anatomy and physiology, the specialisation as Biomedical Physics goes on to emphasise modern methods in medical radiation applications such as radiotherapy, nuclear medicine or radiology and basics of minimal invasive therapy including micro-mechanical and laser assisted methods as well as other imaging techniques such as ultrasound, NMR and optical tomography. Well-established medical engineering physics such as medical electronics, data and image acquisition and processing, radiation biophysics, laboratory diagnostics and biomechanics are also covered.

Sound & Vibration:

• The specialisation covers infrasound, audible sound, ultrasound and structure born sound and mechanical vibrations. Topics address digital signal processing, basics of radiation and wave propagation, physical and technical properties of electro-acoustic transducers, numerical calculation of mechanical vibrations, acoustic properties of matter, and evaluation of the impact of sound and vibrations on humans. Subjective perception of sound, physics of the ear, sound design of products, sound environment of transportation means, and noise abatement are fields of research in Oldenburg.