Master's Programme in Physics – Nuclear and Particle Physics
Outline, TFY2M, KARN
- Code
- TFY2M
- Specialisation code
- KARN
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 November 2024
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2024/125
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: 1FA587, 1FA330, 1FA350, 1FA360, 1FA227, 1FA570 and 1FA451.
Students can do research projects of various lengths instead of courses at any time during their studies (see project courses 1FA566, 1FA565, 1FA195, 1FA193 listed at the bottom of this page).
Students should choose courses according to their preferences for theoretical or experimental research and for fundamental nuclear physics (e.g. hadronphysics), particle physics or astroparticle physics.
Students interested in applied nuclear physics may also consult the specialisation Physics of Sustainable Energy and Complex Systems.
Semester 1
The majority of courses offered in semester 1 are also offered in semester 3. Students are expected to divide the work load between these two semesters.
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
- Analytical Mechanics, 5 credits (1FA163) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Either
- Classical Electrodynamics, 10 credits (1FA257) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Or
- Electromagnetic Field Theory, 5 credits (1FA252) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
Students with a preference for experimental physics are recommended to take 1FA252; students with a preference for theory and those who took 1FA252 previously are recommended to take 1FA257.
Students without programming experience in Python are recommended to take 1FA453:
- 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
Other eligible courses this period:
- Quantum Field Theory with Applications, 5 credits (1FA011) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Cosmology, 10 credits (1FA209) 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
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
Students with a preference for experimental physics are advised to choose from these courses:
- Astroparticle Physics, 5 credits (1FA350) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA370) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Statistical Methods in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA018) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Students with a preference for theoretical physics are advised to choose from these courses:
- Symmetry and Group Theory in Physics, 5 credits (1FA353) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Special Relativity, 5 credits (1FA156) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Students who want to study nuclear physics but have no previous experience in this subject should take:
- Nuclear Physics, 5 credits (1FA346) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Other eligible course this period:
- Statistical Mechanics, 5 credits (1FA140) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics G2F
Semester 2
Period 3
- Quantum Field Theory, 10 credits (1SV037) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Advanced Nuclear Physics with Modern Data Analysis, 5 of 10 credits (1FA010) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Students who want to study particle physics but have no previous experience in this subject should take:
- Elementary Particle Physics, 5 credits (1FA347) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Other eligible courses this period:
- Modelling and Simulation Methods of Particle Transport, 5 credits (1FA451) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Astrophysical Tests of Physical Theories, 5 credits (1FA227) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Period 4
- Advanced Particle Physics, 10 credits (1FA355) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Advanced Nuclear Physics with Modern Data Analysis, 5 of 10 credits (1FA010) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Students with a preference for experimental physics are advised to choose from these courses:
- Advanced Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA006) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F, Technology A1F
- Accelerators and Detectors, 5 credits (1FA348) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F, Technology A1F
Other eligible courses this period:
- Nuclear Astrophysics, 5 credits (1FA336) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
The course 1FA336 is only given in odd years.
- Physics and Finance, 5 credits (1FA361) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Mathematics A1N, Physics A1N
- 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 chosen by the students who will take a one-year Master's degree.
Semester 3
See Semester 1.
Students with a preference for theoretical physics are advised to choose 1FA360 which is taught through the entire semester.
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Effective Field Theory, 10 credits (1FA360) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Degree Project E in Physics, 45 credits (1FA694) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Degree Project E in Physics, 15 of 45 credits (1FA694)
Other eligible course this period:
- Advanced Quantum Field Theory, 5 credits (1FA166) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
Semester 4
- Degree Project E in Physics, 30 credits (1FA598) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
- Degree Project E in Physics, 45 credits (1FA694) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Degree Project E in Physics, 30 of 45 credits (1FA694)
Other eligible courses within the specialisation (optional 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
- Project in Physics and Astronomy, 15 credits (1FA195) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Project in Physics and Astronomy, 30 credits (1FA193) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The following designations are used:
G2F - First cycle, the course requires previous higher education studies at least 60 credits
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)
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