Occupational Fields

Applied physicists are at home in a wide variety of industries and companies. Important areas include production and manufacturing technology, metrology and testing laboratories as well as research and development. Typical professional examples can be found in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, optics, laser technology, medical technology, applied nuclear physics and radiation measurement technology, as well as in sensor technology and applied quantum technology. However, start-ups, entrepreneurship, education and teaching can also be an option.

The fields of activity are just as diverse. Applied Physics graduates work in the following areas

• Development of new measurement methods, components or prototypes
• Design and characterisation of sensors, optics, electronics and photonics components
• Product development, mechanical and plant engineering, systems engineering
• Quality assurance, test engineering, test concepts, error analysis and process optimisation
• Investigation, development and testing of new materials and intelligent materials
• Process monitoring, automation and optimisation of production
• In-depth research and teaching activities, Master's/PhD