Two teaching pillars
DEUX PILIERS D'ENSEIGNEMENTS
PHY550 – Plasmas in Space Science and Technology
- Natural plasmas in space (solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, ionosphere, etc.)
- Interaction satellite/space environment
- Plasma propulsion of satellites/vessels
PHY569B – Space Missions and Astrophysical PlasmasNew!
- Solar System Exploration Missions
- Space instrumentation
- Key astrophysical phenomena: shocks, magnetic reconnection, turbulence
PHY569C – Space Mechanics and Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
- Tools for the analysis of orbital dynamics, notions of chaotic orbits, collision risk management
- Mathematical methods and machine learning for the design of space systems
Selected projects, with laboratories and partners. Great diversity of subjects; from theoretical physics to engineering and space projects, including applied mathematics and machine learning
Projects led by a pair of students
Supervisors selected for their scientific and educational qualities
Follow-up from the PA manager
Possibility of continuing the project in period 3 (research internship)
Description of the courses
Choice of courses in P1 (recommended list but other choices possible if compatible schedule)
INF558: Introduction to Cryptology
MAP551: Dynamic systems for the modeling and simulation of multi-scale reactive media
MAP555: Signal Processing
MEC554: Aerodynamic Packable
MEC552A: Numerical methods in fluid mechanics
PHY553: Stellar Astrophysics
PHY574: Cosmology
Choose courses in P2 (recommended list but other choices possible if compatible schedule)
INF568: Advanced Cryptology
MEC560: Propulsion
MEC561: Fluid-Structure Interactions
PHY569B: Space Missions and Astrophysical Plasmas
PHY583: Black holes, neutron stars, and associated phenomena
To complete the training
• CNES:Intensive one-week training, at the beginning of the year (September) created and delivered in Toulouse for PA students.
➢ An immersion in the world of space before starting courses and projects at l'X,
➢ Allow students to get to know each other better and create cohesion between PA students
• PA MasterClass:Conferences/debates with space experts, creators of start-ups
➢ Complete culture and knowledge of the space world
➢ Create a community and learn about the different profiles and careers in space
• 3 period internship: partnerships with major universities; Caltech JPL, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Tokyo, Australian National University, EPFL Lausanne, TUM Munich
➢ An experience abroad
➢ A wider openness to space missions, agencies, and international collaborations