Photon and Neutron Production for Science

The course introduces how accelerators work and how they are used to create photons and neutrons. You will learn about different types of accelerators, such as synchrotrons and proton accelerators, and how they are used at large research facilities such as MAX IV and ESS. You will also gain an overview of how light and neutrons are guided through photon beamlines and neutron guides, and how they are used for experiments in science, technology and medicine.

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, exercises and projects. You will also go on study visits and work with simulations. During the course, you will submit compulsory assignments and take both written and oral examinations. 

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have at least 60 credits in mathematics and/or physics, and proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.