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Particle Physics, Cosmology and Accelerators, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course intends to give the student an overview over theories and experimental tools that form the basis for our understanding of modern particle physics. The course contains an overview over cosmology and astrophysics to answer unsolved questions concerning the composition of our Universe. The course is also linked to the part of the basic research in the technical development and how tools developed for particle physics are used in society.

The course consists of three modules:

Examination, 6 credits
Laboratory projects, 1.5 credits
Excursion, 0 credits

General information

Semester: autumn and spring (from 2024: only given in spring)
Study period: second
Level: first cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, laboratory sessions, exercises, and a study visit in a large experimental facility
Assessment: oral examination, take-home examinations during the course, and compulsory participation
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG); module 3 includes only scale Failed and Passed
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:
- FYSC24 syllabus on lu.se (in English)
- FYSC24 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)

Course literature

Particle Physics by B.R. Martin and G. Shaw.

Course responsible

Alice Ohlson, alice.ohlson@hep.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

Enter FYSC24 in the search box on TimeEdit.

Entry requirements

General and 60 credits including physics knowledge equivalent to FYSA12 Physics: Introduction to university physics with mechanics and electromagnetism, 15 credits, FYSA13 Physics: Introduction to university physics with optics, electrondynamics, and quantum physics, 7.5 credits, FYSA14 Physics: Introduction to university physics with thermodynamics, climate and experimental methodology, 7.5 credits, FYSB21 Physics: Mathematical methods for oscillations, waves and diffusion, 7.5 credits, FYSB22 Physics: Basic quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits, FYSB23 Physics: Basic statistical Physics and quantum statistics, 7.5 credits, and FYSB24 physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits and 45 credits in Mathematics equivalent MATA21 mathematics: One variable calculus, 15 credits, MATA22 Mathematics: Linear algebra 1, 7.5 credits, NUMA01 Numerical analysis: Mathematical programming with Python, 7.5 credits, MATB21 Mathematics: Multivariable analysis 1, 7.5 credits, MATB22 Mathematics: Linear algebra 2, 7.5 credits. Students who have obtained the equivalent knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Application

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish).

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

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