Internships and research proposals
I propose projects that are introduction to research. Projects listed under specific levels (e.g., Master 1, Master 2) can be flexible and may be suitable for candidates at different levels, depending on their skills and interests. Assignments will be based on individual fit, not strict categorization.
Proposals for Master 2 internship thesis
[under construction]
French regulations impose financing long internships. Hence the availability to supervise
internships for Master 2 thesis is subjected to the availability of financial support.
Proposals for Master 2 research side projects
[under construction]
I propose semester-long research side projects, focusing on in-depth exploration of specific topics.
These projects offer hands-on research experience, but are distinct from internships.
- Schrödinger-Poisson solver
Proposals for Master 1 internship
[under construction]
I will supervize no more than two Master 1 internships simultaneously.
Candidates can browse through the following list of projects, and consider to apply
to which they think to have more affinities. There will be no automatic acceptance
of applications, and candidates will be auditioned to gauge their skills and interest.
Overall general expectations for candidates are :
- A solid understanding of master's physics. Especially in classical field theory, statistical physics and condensed matter.
- Additionally for projects that involve numerical modelling (most of the projects here): a good understanding of computational techniques, and a familiarity with programming and numerical methods.
- Candidates are expected to have a reasonable level, regular attendance and participation to the courses that are related to the proposed subject.
- Candidates should not randomly pick up a subject. So it is expected that they have done some research on the subject before auditions.
- Student's are also welcome to propose their own project. Depending on the feasability.
Some of the projects, if successful, may be continued as side projects in Master 2.
Side project should not be confused with an intership for Master 2 thesis.
Condensed matter and statistical physics
- Coulomb charge representation of vortices in non-centrosymmetric superconductors
[ Description ] - Berezinskii-Kosterliz-Thouless transition of 2d superfluids : Monte-Carlo simulation of the XY- model
[ Description ] [Scientific context] - Berezinskii-Kosterliz-Thouless transition of 2d superfluids : Monte-Carlo simulations of vortex/antivortex Coulomb gas
[ Description ] [Scientific context] - Emergent behaviour in active matter : A computational study of the Vicsek model
[ Description ] - Field Theory and Effective Models for Valence Bond Solids
[ Still thinking about it - Description maybe coming soon] - Deconfined Quantum Criticality: Transitions Between Néel and VBS Phases
[ Still thinking about it - Description maybe coming soon]
Quantum mechanics
- Time evolutions of a quantum wave functions: numerical modelling of the double-slit experiment
- Evolution of quantum state under frequent measurement: The Quantum Zeno effect
- Electron diffraction and matter waves measurement: Simulations of the Davisson-Germer experiment
- The particle nature of light: Numerical simulations of the photoelectric effect
- Spins in a magnetic field: Simulation of the Stern-Gerlach experiment
- Simulations of quantum entanglement and the violation of Bell’s inequality
Computationnal technics
- The Impact of Long-Range Interactions on Ising Model Dynamics [Description coming soon]
- Efficient Monte Carlo Sampling in the Ising Model Using Cluster Algorithms
- Worm Algorithm for Quantum Monte Carlo Simulations [Description coming soon]
- Density of States Estimation Using Wang-Landau Monte Carlo
- Finite element simulation
- Look-up tables in numerical simulations
Hydrodynamics
- Simulation of Von-Karman street [Description coming soon]
- Hydrodyanmics of superfluids
Proposals for Bachelor projects
[under construction]
If successful, depending on the subject, some projects may be continued as an intership for Master 1 thesis.
- Hamiltonian formalism of classical and quantum circuits [Description coming soon]
Past and present supervisions
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W. Babé, Master 1 internship (2025), University of Tours, France [Description]Clustering of vortex structures in non-centrosymmetric superconductors.
- R. Denay, Master 2 research side project (2024), University of Tours, France
Numerical solutions of Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations for superconducting systems. - M. Juin, Master 1 internship (2023), University of Tours, France
Introduction to superconductivity and superfluidity. - A. Lolivier, Bachelor project (2023), University of Tours, France
Introduction to superfluid phase transition. - C. Sommier & F. Martinelli, High school project (2022), University of Tours, France
Phase transtions. - M. Barkman, Master 2 thesis (2018), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Investigation of order parameter structures of the Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state, using the Finite Element Method. [co-supervisor] - A. Corticelli, Master 2 thesis (2017), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Vortex properties in dirty two-band superconductor. [de-facto supervisor]
This work led to two publications: Phys. Rev. B. 98, 014520 (2018) ( arXiv ), and Phys. Rev. B. 97, 054520 (2018) ( arXiv ). - K. A. H. Sellin, Ph.D thesis (2015), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Structure formations and phase transitions in multi-component systems. [co-supervisor] - E. Holmgren, Master 2 thesis (2015), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Properties of $s+is$ and $s+d$ superconducting states. [de-facto supervisor] - M. Twengström, Master 2 thesis (2013), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Time-reversal-symmetry breaking and mixed coherence lengths in multicomponent superconductors.
Teachings
Atomic physics
[under construction]