REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON

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MINISTÈRE DE L'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

GENERAL SECRETARIAT
SECRETARIAT GENERAL

DIRECTION DES ACCREDITATIONS UNIVERSITAIRES ET DE LA QUALITÉ
DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATIONS AND QUALITY

PRESS RELEASE N° MINESUP/ G/D‘ Q/S EAC OF  2017

Launching the selection for admission into the M.Sc. of the Centre for Atomic Molecular Physics
and Quantum Optics (CEPAMOQ) of the Faculty of Science of the University of Douala, and to fix
the number of places available, for the 2017-2018 academic year.

THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION HEREBY ANNOUNCES

Within the framework of the AC—7l project of the Abdus Salem International Centre for
Theoretical Physics, the Centre for Atomic Molecular Physics and Quantum Optics (CEPAMOQ) of
the Faculty of Science of the University of Douala will admit students for the 2017—2018 academic
year, this being the seventh batch of students from Central Africa in the M.Sc. diploma in PHYSICS
OF MATTER AND RADIATION, in accordance within the requirements stipulated hereafter.

ADMISSION
Holders of a "Maitrise" (or M.Sc. I) Degree in Physics or any other equivalent
qualifications recognised by the Minister of Higher Education are eligible to apply. Consideration
will be given to the candidate's previous academic background as well as a good knowledge of
French and English. Twenty (20) applicants will be selected in M.Sc. || through an examination of
application files by a jury appointed by the Minister of Higher Education. Applicants should deposit
application files at the Secretariat of the Centre on or before the deadline of 15 July 2017. 

The application file is made up of the following:

1. a hand written application of at most two pages, stating the candidate’s motivations;
2. a detailed curriculum vitae et studiorum with two passport-size photographs not older than three
months;
3. certified true copies of university degrees or diplomas (beginning with the G.C.E Advanced level
or the Baccalaureat or any equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Higher
Education):
4. certified true copies of all university transcripts for the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees;
5. certified true copies of the detailed course programmes of the 8.80. and M.Sc. These
documents should be authenticated by the academic authorities of the former institution (5)
attended by the candidate,
6. a certified true copy of birth certificate not older than three months;
7. a medical certificate of fitness stating that the candidate can carry out doctoral studies;
8. a large stamped envelope or containing three(03) international reply coupons and bearing the
candidate's address;
9. a statement for secondment covering the period of studies for employees. This is applicable to
workers.
10, A receipt of twenty five thousand (25 000) CFA Frs payed into the CEPAMOQ bank account:
UBA n°10033-05214-14004000008-84.
Final results will be published by the Minister of Higher Education. The course begins on 15‘
October 2017.


OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the above mentioned project are to train in microphysics, 20 experts of
the radiation—matter interaction
a) who will eventually be involved in university teaching and research ;
b) Capable of tackling quality control and environmental pollution problems using modern
optical and nucleartechniques.

SCHOLARSHIPS
CEPAMOQ can only provide a limited number of scholarships within the framework of the
AC-71 project. The scholarship consists of a monthly living subsistence allowance, a health
insurance, and for foreign students, an allocation for transport from their countries of residence to
Douala. Unsuccessful candidates for scholarship can apply for support from their respective
governments, any other organisation or pay for their studies themselves.

COURSES
The Doctorate programme is based on three options: Optics & Applications, Dosimetry &
Radiation Protection, Atoms & Molecules. The M.Sc. || graduate programme shall be based on the
following three main courses:


CORE COURSES

Advanced Quantum Mechanics
UEMR 500 Atérriic‘ Physics i
Molecular Physics
Statistical Physics


UEMR 501 Tools for High Computing
UEMR 502 Dissertation and Seminars
OPTIONS
grtigue & Applications Dosimétrie & Radioprotection Atomes & Molécules
Relativistic l
Spectroscopy Physique Nucléaire Quantum
fl Mechanics
UEMR Physics and Modern UEMR Radiation-Matter UEMR Egfiif: and
503 Applications of 504 Interactions and Radiation 505 . .
L . Applications of
asers Detection
Lasers _
. . l Biological Effects of Ionising i Mean Fields
Fourier Optics l Radiation and Dosimetry l Theory

RESEARCH TOPICS

1. Optics and Applications

. Drugs toxicity reduction: thermodynamics of the binding of Mammea A/AA on cyclodextrin
derivatives by UV—visible spectroscopy.
0 Determination of lactulose and furosine commercialized in Douala and Yaounde using
front-face fluorescence spectroscopy.
- Fluorescence spectroscopy study of honey adulteration.
. Influence of the amino group torsional motion on the spectroscopy of thieno—guanosine in
DNA
. Study of the dynamical and optical properties of graphenes.
- Angular momentum induced by optical quasi-modes in the ZnO thin film,
. Wave propagation of light in an optical fiber: attenuation and regeneration of the signal.

2. Applied Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics
- Control of radiological contamination of the fisheries products in Cameroon.
- Radioecological monitoring of certain mining areas in Cameroon.

0 Update of dose coefficients by ingestion and inhalation of natural radionuclides
2'3

Indoor measurements of radon, thoron, and thoron progeny in certain areas of Cameroon
potentially rich in uranium and thorium.

Determination of some characteristics of a cobalt radiotherapy machine by radiochromic
film dosimetry.

Influence of the scattering of scanner light in radiochromic film dosimetry

3. Atoms and Molecules
Nonrelativistic dynamics of one— and two—active electron atoms in intense electromagnetic
field, at low and high frequencies.

Relativistic dynamics of highly charged hydrogenic ions in high frequency and super
intense laser field.

Physical processes in electron—helium collisions at high incident energy.

Molecular collisions of astrophysical interest induced by He/H2: potential energy surfaces
and rate coefficients for excitation at low temperature.

Rovibrational transitions in diatomic 313,50 and triatomic SIC/V, NaCN molecules.

TRAINING STAFF
Training and research activities at CEPAMOQ are carried out under the guidance of Cameroonian
and foreign lecturers and research scientists.

For further information all interested persons should consult the websites of the Minister of Higher
Education http://www.minesup.qov.cm and the University of Douala http://www.univ-
douala.com

THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Jacques FAME NDONGO