METEORs
The Modules Experiment-ThEOry-Research are the core of MAUCA. They are interactive, research-focused teaching modules in which students simultaneously learn theoretical and practical skills. Most METEOR are related to existing or future international research projects, instruments, and/or space missions. All supervisors are research experts in the topics covered by the METEOR.
On top of the common C2PU METEOR, each MAUCA student chooses 4 METEORs in Nice, and 1 among the METEORs abroad, allowing them to build an à la carte master. Nonetheless, the four METEORs in Nice must cover at least three categories among the five listed below.
Check out the conditions to validate courses, semesters, and years (Méthode de Contrôle des Connaissances) here.
The list below shows the METEORs available in 2026/2027. NB: Exceptionnaly, two METEORs whose topic lie at the interface between stellar physics and planetary science can count for either of the categories.1. Planetary sciences
Planet-disk interactions
Simulate planet migrating within accretion disks in the lab!
A. Crida, H. Méheut & E. Lega - Syllabus
JUICE - JUpiter ICy moons Explorer
Study the interior of Jupiter moons with a space mission!
A. Fienga & A. Mémin - Syllabus
Asteroid Polarimetry: Observation and Analysis
Explore exotic properties of asteroids!
Ph. Bendjoya - Syllabus
1.2 Planetary or Stellar physics
Planetary Dynamics and Stellar Evolution
Model the fate of planets in the late stage of stellar evolution!
Ph. Bendjoya - Syllabus
Atmospheres of exoplanets and stars
Analyze JWST spectra of exoplanets!
V. Parmentier (& A. Chiavassa) - Syllabus
2. Stellar and galactic physics
Astrophysics of Gaseous and Dusty Nebulae
Understand planetary nebulae and analyze their morphology with VLT images!
P. de Laverny & É. Lagadec - Syllabus
Galactic Archeology
Decipher the Milky Way formation and evolution!
A. Recio-Blanco & P. de Laverny - Syllabus
Stellar Pulsation and Evolution
Probe stellar interior from their surface pulsation!
M. Chadid - Syllabus
Infrared spectroscopy in the Galactic center
What happens near the central black hole?
M. Schultheis & G. Kordopatis - Syllabus
3. Extragalactic, cosmology & relativity
Relativistic Gravitation and Astrophysics
Study the geometry of space and time!
B. Chauvineau - Syllabus
Formation and Evolution of Galaxies
The growth of galaxies through the history of the Universe
E. Slezak - Syllabus
Galaxy clusters as multiwavelength astrophysical laboratories
Study the largest graviationnaly bound structures of the Universe!
S. Bhargava & R. Adam - Syllabus
Star clusters: a looking glass into galaxy evolution
Prepare to unlock the secrets of galaxies!
M. Boquien & J. Lee - Syllabus
4. Signal processing & numerical methods
[Section under construction. Only the titles and supervisors are correct.]
5. Astronomical optics & instrumentation
Stellar Amplitude Interferometry
Exploit MATISSE data to reach the highest angular resolution and determine stellar parameters.
S. Robbe-Dubois - Syllabus
Photonics for High Angular Resolution Astronomy
Play with photons in the lab!
F. Martinache & N. Cvetojevic - Syllabus
Free Space Laser Links for Space applications
Measure the distance to the Moon with a laser!
J. Chabé - Syllabus
Astronomical Adaptive Optics
Correct the image deformation from the atmosphere!
M. Carbillet & O. Lai - Syllabus
