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Modern Subatomic Physics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

Modern subatomic physics is a very broad and active research area that includes everything from photon-induced reactions to issues about the detectability of quarkgluon plasma. To illustrate the models and nuclear reactions that are relevant in the subatomic research of today, during the course we will follow some current projects (linked to Lund) from the planning stage via experiments and data analysis to the final interpretation and comparisons with the theory.

With this course we aim at presenting important models and reactions used in contemporary subatomic physics in their proper context. This means that instead of simply following a textbook, we will present these concepts by intimately connecting them to actual experiments and projects presently in progress in our research groups. Since the subatomic physics research here in Lund covers a broad spectrum, the topics discussed will range from interactions at low energy, via intermediate energies, to very high-energy collisions (quark-gluon plasma).

For each of the different energy regimes, questions like "What can be studied? How can we investigate this? How can we interpret the results?" will be addressed. By combining information about the basic interactions, the tools (accelerators and detector combinations) needed to study them, and the models and simulations used to describe and interpret the processes, we can arrive at a "complete picture" of modern subatomic physics.

General information

Course codes: FYST98 (N-fak), FKFN30 (LTH), FKF070F (PhD)
Semester: spring
Study period: second
Level: second cycle
Language: English or Swedish
Forms of teaching: lectures, home assignments and projects
Assessment: written assignments, project report and seminar presentation
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:

Course literature

Hand-outs will be provided in the course.

Course responsible

Joakim Cederkäll, joakim.cederkall@fysik.lu.se

Schedule

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY

Admission to the course requires 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics or equivalent – in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits. General entry requirements and English 6/B.

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: FKFN40 Advanced Nuclear Physics.

Application

SCIENCE FACULTY:

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:

Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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