PhD program
Physics and Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. To construct diagrams, classify astronomical objects and phenomena, determine the fundamental physical parameters of stars: evolutionary status, age, mass, temperature by means of using advanced and specialized methods of mathematics and physics; computational and computer tools, methods of nonlinear physics, problem solving skills and analytical thinking, knowledge of advanced experimental, observational and theoretical principles, principles of classical and modern research.
ON2. Identify relevant and relevant areas for scientific, research and educational activities through in-depth analysis of unresolved and open problems of the profile and original approaches and attempts to solve them, understanding the social, political and economic contexts in the country and the world. Experience in reading scientific literature, effective use of scientific articles and published results of the scientific community. Understanding the influence of interdisciplinary decisions and results in related disciplines on the progress of physics in general and astronomy in particular.
ON3. To make technical and technological modernization of research equipment, as well as to develop a set of laboratory facilities for research tasks using knowledge of the principles of operation of telescopes, recording-detecting equipment, modern technologies based on phenomena in optics and semiconductor physics.
ON4. Plan and conduct astronomical observations, set up an experiment, select the necessary technical tools, make an application for observational time to the largest observatories in the world. Schedule observations and list measured values. Perform processing and data reduction. Use statistical and non-linear methods to increase the reliability of the data and reduce errors. Effectively use experimental and observational methods and techniques.
ON5. Simulate observable, physical phenomena in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology and select the necessary computational tools. Determine the accuracy and limits of applicability of such models, develop new methods and techniques based on the latest theoretical and hypothetical assumptions based on the fundamental principles of physics. Attract tools and interdisciplinary and related disciplines.
ON6. Develop management strategies in the field of education and science using knowledge and learning from the organization of educational and research activities. Use the most effective management models, adapt programs according to the specifics of the field of application, implement and implement programs. Development of educational programs and curricula. Organization of training of qualified personnel and the creation of a scientific school in the direction.
ON7. Develop and implement an integrated process of preparing highly qualified personnel in the field of physics and astronomy in higher education through demonstrating advanced knowledge in the basic areas of physics and astronomy, proficiency in subject material, the development of guidelines, professional awareness of modern methods and approaches to organizing education. To be able to present and transfer the accumulated knowledge and experience using the most effective pedagogical methods in the field of physical education, to adapt training plans and programs in accordance with the real market requirements and the technical and technological capabilities of the educational institution.
ON8. Implement an integrated research process, both as part of research teams, and as a leader. Participate, win and implement grant programs of basic research, start-ups, programs for commercialization of scientific research, implement the results of research and development through the ethics of research. Formulate a problem, set goals, define objectives, identify requirements for research techniques, use available and attract the necessary resources, define criteria for evaluating results, make assumptions about expected results.
ON9. Create scientific works, to contribute by original research to the expansion of the scientific field, which may deserve publication at the international level. Formulate conclusions and statements, report, and share with research results. To organize the structure of the material for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. To argue, justify, defend the scientific point of view at a competitive level, in professional communication. Constructively criticize and participate in discussions of scientific ideas with reviewers, opponents and colleagues; Conduct business correspondence to satisfy the review and deserve publication.
ON10. Test scientific and engineering hypotheses, analyze and analyze the results of scientific research, determine the errors of experiments, summarize the results obtained, draw logical conclusions, compare with existing theories, formulate and theorize complex ideas, synthesize new knowledge using existing scientific and technical tools.
ON11. To conduct expert evaluation of scientific papers. To give conclusions, evaluate and determine the significance of the product of scientific activity: the role in the general structure of knowledge and the original contribution of the results of scientific activity, based on the knowledge of the current state, unsolved problems of the industry and the principles of scientific knowledge. Acting as experts of scientific journals, reviewers, scientific critics and reviewers, opponents and independent specialists in the field.
ON12. Create and maintain business relationships with the scientific community and scientists internationally. Bear social responsibility, be joint, follow the principles of scientific ethics and academic integrity.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Physics and Astronomy
Speciality Code
8D05307
Faculty
of Physics and Technology

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline is devoted to develop the practical skills of doctoral students necessary for the successful publication of scientific works and research results in the best astronomical journals. Methodical instructions are given on drawing up a logical structure, a scientific idea, designing tables, formulas, graphs, on using language properties, stylistic structures, verbs and punctuation. Attention will be paid to the features of a business exchange of ideas with the scientific astronomical community, reviewers, presentations of the results of astronomical research, as well as ethics of behavior at the stages of consideration and criticism of the work. Concrete algorithms of action at the stages of reviewing work during submission to publication are given. The LaTeX design skills and examples are described. As well as skills of interacting with the international astronomical data system are analyzed.

Methods of Nonlinear Physics in Astronomy
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline is devoted to develop ability of using modern methods of nonlinear physics and analyzing dynamic systems in research by solving current problems of astrophysics and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The methods of correlation, information-entropy, wavelet, fractal and multifractal analysis of astrophysical signals and their role in the study of observed phenomena will be considered in more detail. Modeling of morphological structures by mappings and the study of the basic mechanisms and fundamental effects that cause nonlinearity in dissipative systems are also considered.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline considers a systematic approach to astronomical research and observation planning, as part of the research activities of doctoral students, through the application of methods for collecting and analyzing astrophysical data, synthesizing products (such as images and spectra) and extracting the physical properties of astronomical objects. Research methods are considered in the context of the direction of the department, and the tools and technical skills of working with the international astronomical data system are used as the main platform. The application of theories to the study of astrophysical phenomena, process modeling, hypothesis testing and the synthesis of new knowledge are considered in the discipline. Topics include: scientific method and ethics; astronomical databases, data formats and catalogs; statistical processing and signal detection; searching for scientific communication and literature; analysis of data and measurement errors; multiwave research.

Signal/ Noise ratio in astrophysical observations
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Formation of skills based on the use of information theory when working with communication systems, transmission channels and received data. The methods of noise reduction in astronomical systems and their filtering are considered. Consistent filtering techniques used to detect Gravitational Waves at interferometers. The problems of detecting signals with unknown parameters and methods for improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and information to entropy coefficient (IER) are the basis of the content of the discipline. The skills gained in the field of the discipline are used to assess the error of experiments when publishing scientific papers.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Charts of Evolution of Variable Stars
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Development skills in classifying variable stars and determining their evolutionary status through the observed photometric and spectral characteristics of stars. The temporal evolution of the chemical composition and physical structure, formation issues, physical processes responsible for changes in the observed characteristics of variable stars are considered. The knowledge is systematized and reduced to a diagram of evolution, which is further used in research activities of doctoral students to test hypotheses, and also as a fundamental basis for teaching.

Models of the extending Universe
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline is developed skills in implementation of cosmological models, as well as comparing available observations with the fundamental properties of the Universe predicted by similar models. Actual problems of modern cosmology - expanding with acceleration of the Universe and the role of dark energy in this process are considered. Geometric interpretations of the Hubble law and the laws of propagation for radiation and gravitational waves in curved space are given.

Modern Radioastronomy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Formation practical abilities of conducting radio astronomy research, planning astronomical observations and using radio data from the international scientific community databases. Modern approaches to the mechanisms of generating radio waves in astronomical objects of galactic and extragalactic origin and modern methods for receiving and detecting signals on the ground, including synthesis, reduction, and visualization of the results are considered. The course provides an international contact of a doctoral student to perform the tasks of the discipline.

Structurally the Universe
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline is devoted to form the ability of simulating the large-scale, gravitationally bound structures observed in the Universe and determining physical and mechanical properties. The experimental base of the course consists of astronomical observations and databases that study the distribution properties of baryonic matter in the Universe. The formation of a large-scale structure, the connection with cosmic microwave background, the effects of dark energy and hidden mass, as well as the interaction of structures and phenomena are considered. As part of the discipline, the hypothesis about fractal nature of the Universe is tested based on observed distributions.

Theory of Evolution of Stars
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Formation of the ability to determine the physical parameters of stars through indirect assumptions based on fundamental theories of stellar evolution is main idea of discipline. Course contains in-depth knowledge about the physical processes occurring in the inner parts and atmospheres of stars, the physical states, internal structure and the observed characteristics of stars with different masses, temperatures, luminosities and chemical composition in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram in the form of evolutionary tracks also given. Deep, fundamental knowledge can be used by doctoral students for their own scientific research, teaching the basics of stellar physics and to act as expert for assessment of works in stellar evolution.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years