Physics: Advanced Nuclear Physics

This course provides advanced knowledge in both theoretical and experimental nuclear physics. You will study quantum mechanical models of nuclear structure and reactions and learn how these models relate to experimental methods.

Topics include shell structure, nuclear deformation, transition operators, and reaction types such as nucleon transfer and knockout. You will also explore how nuclear physics connects to neighbouring fields like nuclear astrophysics and element formation.

The course includes both computer-based and experimental lab sessions, where you will work with real data and research techniques. You will practice analysing results, writing reports and evaluating the strengths and limitations of different methods.

This course is ideal for students who want to understand how nuclear models and measurements work together to explain the inner structure of matter. It can be taken as part of a master’s programme in physics or as a stand-alone course.

Teaching includes lectures, group sessions, computer exercises and laboratory work. Lectures provide an overview of theoretical models, experimental setups and current research.

You will complete individual assignments and participate in lab sessions involving hands-on work and data analysis. The labs include preparation meetings, data collection, feedback sessions and report writing.

Assessment is based on written assignments, lab reports and an oral exam. To pass the course, active participation in all mandatory components is required. The course is designed to give you both deep theoretical insight and practical experience in modern nuclear physics.

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, alternatively a bachelor degree in physics is required - in both cases having a knowledge corresponding to FYSB22 Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits and FYSC22 Nuclear Ohysics, 7.5 credits as well as English 6/B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

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.