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Quantum Physics in Research and Society, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

This course is a mandatory course for all master programmes and specialisations.

The course deals with concepts such as scattering, cross-section, wavelength, energy conversion and conservation laws that are common to different parts of quantum physics, but are used in different ways. These are discussed using the context that the current research front provides and are exemplified by the research done at the various units at the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical physics at Lund university. In addition the course also deals with how quantum physics is used in modern society, for example in the form of medical applications. A significant part of the course is devoted to scientific communication in written and oral form.

The course consists of two modules:

Hand-in assignments, 6 credits
Oral presentations and discussions, 1.5 credits

General information

Please note! From autumn 2024, the course will be given both semesters, during the first study period.

Semester: autumn
Study period: first and second (from 2024 only during the 1st study period)
Level: second cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, seminars, projects with written and oral presentation
Assessment: hand-in assignments (6 credits) and oral presentations and discussions (1.5 credits)
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
Syllabi on Lund University's central website: FYSN21 syllabus on lu.se (in English) and FYSN21 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)
Old course code: FYSN11

Course responsible

Johan Gustafson, johan.gustafson@sljus.lu.se

Schedule

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

Enter FYSN21 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit.

Entry requirements

90 credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to at least three of the following courses: FYSB24 Physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits (previously FYSC11), FYSC23 Physics: Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits (previously FYSC13), FYSC24 Physics: Particle Physics, Cosmology and Accelerators, 7.5 credits (previously FYSC14), or a Bachelor of Science in Physics. English 6/English course B.

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).

Read more

All courses offered by the Department of Physics (on fysik.lu.se).

Diploma work page on Canvas.