Master's Programme in Physics – Theoretical Physics: Quantum Fields and Strings
Outline, TFY2M, TEOR
- Code
- TFY2M
- Specialisation code
- TEOR
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 7 November 2019
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2019/267
The following designations are used:
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle courses as entry requirements, at least 120 credits
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1E - Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
A2E - Second cycle, degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
If the number of students who want to attend the following courses are few, the courses might be cancelled or given with different teaching methods: 1FA160, 1FA587, 1FA158, 1FA570 and 1FA227.
Semester 1
Period 1
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 2 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Classical Electrodynamics, 10 credits (1FA257) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Other eligible courses this period:
- Special Relativity, 5 credits (1FA156) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Statistical Physics, Advanced Course, 10 credits (1FA160) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA160 is only given in odd years.
- Analytical Mechanics, 5 credits (1FA163) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Physics Nobel Prizes, 5 credits (1FA587) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Scientific Programming in Python with Applications in Physics, 5 credits (1FA453) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Introduction to Mathematica, 5 credits (1FA164) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Period 2
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 3 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Symmetry and Group Theory in Physics, 5 credits (1FA353) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Semester 2
Period 3
- Mathematical Methods of Physics II, 10 credits (1FA155) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Quantum Field Theory, 10 credits (1SV037) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Other eligible courses this period:
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Period 4
- Symmetry in Physics, 10 credits (1FA158) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
The course 1FA158 is only given in odd years.
Other eligible courses this period:
- Dynamical System and Chaos, 5 credits (1FA152) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Mathematics A1N, Physics A1N
- Gravitation and Cosmology, 10 credits (1FA157) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Astrophysical Tests of Physical Theories, 5 credits (1FA227) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA227 is only given in even years.
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Degree Project D in Physics, 15 credits (1FA597) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1E
1FA597 is for the one-year Master's students.
Semester 3
See semester 1.
Period 1
- Advanced Quantum Field Theory, 10 credits (1FA159) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- String Theory I, 6 of 10 credits (1FA161) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Period 2
- String Theory I, 4 of 10 credits (1FA161) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Geometrical Methods in Theoretical Physics, 10 credits (1FA153) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- String Theory II, 5 of 10 credits (1FA162) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Semester 4
Period 3
- Degree Project E in Physics, 15 of 30 credits (1FA598) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Other eligible courses this period:
- String Theory II, 5 of 10 credits (1FA162) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Period 4
- Degree Project E in Physics, 15 of 30 credits (1FA598) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Other optional courses within the specialisation (any period):
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 5 credits (1FA566) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 10 credits (1FA565) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Programme syllabus
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2025
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- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 2
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 1
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2015
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2014
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2013
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2012
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2011