[Todos] [CM-Associates] 2008-2009 ICTP Diploma Course in Condensed Matter Physics (fwd)
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Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:30:50 +0100
From: Sandro Scandolo <scandolo en ictp.it>
To: Cm-associates en lists.ictp.it
Subject: [CM-Associates] 2008-2009 ICTP Diploma Course in
Condensed Matter Physics
Dear Colleagues,
Please find attached the announcement for the 2008-2009 ICTP Diploma
Programme in Condensed Matter Physics. We request your kind help in
publicizing the Diploma Programme; in encouraging good students to
apply; and helping ICTP through your honest assessments.
The Diploma has been running for more than fifteen years now, and we
think it has been reasonably successful. Our students typically have MSc
degrees from developing countries, and after the one-year course, go
back to teach, or go on to PhD programmes in Europe/North America. Early
students have started returning to their home countries, and many get
ICTP Junior Associateships and/or come to ICTP for conferences. Some
have had students who have applied to the Diploma Programme, and so the
virtuous cycle continues.
I'd like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the
launch, last year, of a new Diploma Course, in Basic Physics, primarily
addressed to student from sub-saharan countries. Details are available
at https://portal.ictp.it/diploma/dbp/index2_html
Please notice that the deadline for application to all Diploma
Programmes is 31 December 2007 (though the Centre will be closed until
Jan 6, 2008 for the New Year break, so the effective deadline is when
the Centre opens after the break).
With warm regards,
Sandro Scandolo
coordinator, CMP Diploma Programme, ICTP
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Sandro Scandolo
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Strada Costiera 11, I-34014 Trieste, Italy
ph: +39 040 2240 209 | fax: +39 040 224163
scandolo en ictp.it | http://www.ictp.it/~scandolo
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ICTP Diploma Programme
Academic Year 2008-2009
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
announces the eighteenth ICTP Diploma Programme, providing advanced
training in the fields of Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics,
Earth System Physics or Mathematics. The programme, covering the period
1 September 2008 - 31 August 2009, will lead to the ICTP Diploma (DICTP)
in the relevant field.
I. Purpose and Programme
The Diploma Programme is designed to provide young promising graduates
in physics or in mathematics from developing countries with
post-graduate training suitable for pursuing teaching and research work
in the above fields.
II. The Courses
The Diploma Programme, in Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics,
Earth System Physics and Mathematics gives courses on basic topics,
followed by advanced courses. The basic topics include:
* Condensed Matter Physics Diploma
o Symmetries and Bands
o Statistical Mechanics
o Many-Body Theory
o Numerical Methods
o Nanophysics
* High Energy Physics Diploma
o Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
o Quantum Field Theory
o General Relativity and Cosmology
o Group Theory
o Particle Physics
o The Standard Model
* Earth System Physics Diploma
o Mathematical Geophysics
o Physics of the Atmosphere and Ocean
o Physics of the Solid Earth
o Environmental Data Analysis
* Mathematics Diploma
o Algebra
o Analysis
o Algebraic Geometry
o Differential Geometry
o Topology/Dynamical Systems
There will be assignments throughout each course, with an examination at
the end. After all courses are successfully completed during the first
nine months, participants will work for the remaining three months on a
dissertation, to be submitted and defended. The participants may also
be required to take part in the ongoing activities of the ICTP in their
related fields. The ICTP Diploma will be awarded only to those
candidates who successfully complete all examinations, dissertation, and
other requirements as may be decided upon by the Scientific Committee of
the DICTP.
III. Qualifications and Scholarships
(1) The Diploma Programme is open to young (generally below 28 years of
age) qualified graduates from all countries that are members of the
United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA.
(2) The minimum qualification for applicants is a degree equivalent to
an M.Sc. (or an exceptionally good B.Sc.) in Physics, Mathematics or in
a field related to the topics listed above. The selection of candidates
will be based on their university record and on academic recommendations.
(3) Since the Diploma is in English, fluency in speaking and writing is
an essential qualification.
(4) The applicant is expected to have adequate knowledge of the
following topics in the specific field for which he/she is applying:
* (a) For Condensed Matter Physics: Solid state physics; Quantum
mechanics; Statistical mechanics; Classical mechanics; Electrodynamics;
Mathematical physics.
* (b) For High Energy Physics: Classical mechanics; Electrodynamics;
Special theory of relativity; Quantum mechanics; Statistical mechanics.
* (d) For Earth System Physics: Mathematical methods applied in
Geophysics.
* (e) For Mathematics: Basic abstract algebra; Elements of real and
complex analysis; Topology.
(5) In each Diploma Programme, scholarships and travel grants will be
awarded to those 10 students selected from developing countries. There
are no course fees. The scholarships cover living expenses for the
entire year of study, and in 2008-09 will be around 700.00 Euro per
month. An increase is being considered.
(6) A limited number of qualified candidates who meet the same selection
criteria as others, may attend the courses at their own cost. They must
supply written evidence from the funding agency, or banking institution
that funds are available for their entire year's stay, and are equal to
those offered by the Centre.
IV. Application
The applicant should submit hard copies by fax or post, by a deadline of
31 December 2007:
(1) The application form completed in dark legible print, whether
handwritten or typed. All sections of the form MUST be completed. See
below for standard forms.
(2) A transcript of academic records and a copy of the highest
university degree, with authorized English translations of the same.
(3) Any certificates or documents, which give proof of the student's
ability to follow advanced level courses, study and write scientific
literature in the English language.
(4) Two letters of recommendation, from senior scientists familiar with
the applicant's studies and work are also required. The letters of
recommendation should be sent by the senior scientists in separate
sealed envelopes directly to ICTP. See below for standard forms.
All applications and recommendation letters should be addressed to:
ICTP Diploma Programme
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Strada Costiera 11,
34014 TRIESTE (Italy)
Fax: +39 040 2240388
e mail: (diploma en ictp.it)
and should reach the Centre before 31 December 2007.
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