Welcome to the Master Programme in Physics...Six mandatory courses (6 x 7.5 cred): • Quantum mechanics III • Electrodynamics I • Statistical physics I • Analytical mechanics

Welcome to the Master Programme in Physics

Master Programme in Physics 12016-08-25

Physics Theoretical Physics Computational Physics

Christophe Clément Eddy Ardonne Eva Lindroth

clement@fysik.su.se ardonne@fysik.su.se lindroth@fysik.su.se

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Goals of the programmecomplete list can be found at:

http://www.fysik.su.se/english/student/programmes/masters/physics/

Good knowledge and understanding in physics- foundations- broad knowledge: many areas- much deeper understanding of certain fields

[choose where you want to deepen your knowledge]- insight in what “Research and Development” means- knowlegde of advanced working methods:

experimental techniques, statistics, simulations, computing and mathematical methods

Final Master Project - Critical, organised, independent

Become a professional- Ready to tackle real life problem in industry - Start a PhD

http://www.fysik.su.se/english/student/programmes/masters/physics/course_details.php

See:

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Total master programme = 120 credits

Three optionsCourses 90 credits + Final project 30 creditsCourses 75 credits + Final project 45 creditsCourses 60 credits + Final project 60 credits

The number of credits is related to the project.

For some projects only longer 45 or even 60 will be possible.

Good to know as early as possible what you will do!

Depends also on your taste!

If you are very interested in hands-on a long project involving work in the lab with a research group might be for you!

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Courses - Theoretical Physics

Six mandatory courses (6 x 7.5 cred):• Quantum mechanics III• Electrodynamics I• Statistical physics I• Analytical mechanics• Mathematical methods for physicists• Programming and computer science for physicists

Then additionally at least 15 credits of optional courses, eg.• Quantum field theory • Cosmology• Advanced statistical physics• Particle and / or astroparticle physics• ...

Total optional courses between 15 and 45 credits

Graduation project 30, 45, 60 credits

Courses – Theoretical Physics45

Total = 120

+15

+60

+30

+45

+45

+30

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Advanced knowledgein theoretical

physics

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Courses – Computational Physics

Six mandatory courses (15 + 5 x 7.5)• Mathematical methods for physicists• Numerical methods for physicists II• Programming and computer science for physicists• Statistical physics I• Simulation methods in statistical physics• Computational physics (15)

Then additionally at least 7.5 credits of optional courses.Recommended optional courses• Analytical Mechanics, 7,5 credits, FK8001• Condensed Matter Physics I, 7.5 credits, FK7042• Electrodynamics I, 7.5 credits, FK8003• Introduction to Quantum Information and Quantum Computation, 7,5 credits, FK7037• Quantum Chemistry, 15 credits, FK7009• Quantum Mechanics III, 7.5 credits, FK8007...

Total optional b/w 7.5 and 37.5 credits

Graduation project 30, 45, 60 credits

Courses – Computational Physics52.5

Total = 120

+7.5

+60

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+22.5

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Computational skills

used on physical problems

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Courses - Physics

Three mandatory courses (3 x 7,5 cred):• Physical Measuring Techniques• Programming and Computer Science for Physicists• Statistical Methods in Physics

Two course (2 x 7,5 cred) among:• Atomic Physics• Condensed Matter Physics I• Elementary Particle Physics• Molecular Physics I• Nuclear Physics• Optics and Laser Physics

One course (7,5 cred) among:• Analytical mechanics• Electrodynamics I• Quantum mechanics III• Statistical physics I

Graduation project 30, 45, 60 credits

Optional courses 30 credits

Experimental methods

Physical phenomena, models methods

Theory

Courses - Physics22.5

+15

+7.5

Total = 120

+45

+30

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45

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+60

+15

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Three mandatory courses (3 x 7,5 cred):• Physical Measuring Techniques• Programming and Computer Science for Physicists• Statistical Methods in Physics

Two course (2 x 7,5 cred) among:• Atomic Physics• Condensed Matter Physics I• Elementary Particle Physics• Molecular Physics I• Nuclear Physics• Optics and Laser Physics

One course (7,5 cred) among:• Analytical mechanics• Electrodynamics I• Quantum mechanics III• Statistical physics I

Graduation project 30, 45, 60 credits

Optional courses 30 credits

Experimental methods

Physical phenomena, models methods

Theory

Courses - Physics22.5

+15

+7.5

Total = 120

+45

+30

Co

urs

es:

45

hp

cre

d

+60

+15

+30

+45

(all 4 courses here are compulsory for PhD degree)

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• Accelerator physics

• Cosmology and particle astrophysics

• Advanced particle physics

• Introduction to quantum information and quantum computation

• Nanoscale technology

• Quantum optics

• Relativistic quantum mechanics, …..

And any other course is possible as well, not just advanced courses, one canfor eg. study additional math courses or additional programming courses.

BUT: To start the master project one needs to have 45hp of advanced physics courses.

Optional Courses

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To think about Some courses are given only every second year.

Some courses require another course as prerequisite.

Ideas about what you want to do after the master degree?

Ideas about a Master thesis project?

Talk to the future thesis supervisor, can affect your choice of courses

Plan early on what you will do in the first and second year,

including the project!

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Master Project

Carried out in one of the research groups, integrated parts of the

research.

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Master Programme in Physics 2016-08-25

Master Project

Carried out in one of the research groups, integrated parts of the

research.

Any of the research groups is open to you.

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Master Project

Carried out in one of the research groups, integrated parts of the

research.

Any of the research groups is open to you.

Come in contact with the researchers who are also the teachers.

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Master Project

Carried out in one of the research groups, integrated parts of the

research.

Any of the research groups is open to you.

Come in contact with the researchers who are also the teachers.

The research groups want you for their projects.

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Master Project

Carried out in one of the research groups, integrated parts of the

research.

Any of the research groups is open to you.

Come in contact with the researchers who are also the teachers.

The research groups want you for their projects.

It is a lot of work:

- to understand what the projects are about

- to contribute something new.

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Where to do a master thesis project?Research group

• Atomic physics,

• Chemical physics,

• Condensed matter and quantum optics,

• Cosmology and astroparticle physics,

• Elementary particle physics,

• Instrumentation physics,

• Medical radiation physics

External company, Nordita, …

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FERMI

CTA

Large Hadron Collider CERN

DESIREE

THz PhysicsKemisk Fysik

Quantum Information & Quantum Optics

Experimental CondensedMatter Physics

ATLAS Experiment

PANDA

observational cosmology

Many front edge research projets

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions

Master Programme in Physics 2016-08-25

Physics Theoretical Physics Computational Physics

Christophe Clément Eddy Ardonne Eva Lindroth

clement@fysik.su.se ardonne@fysik.su.se lindroth@fysik.su.se

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