Physics: Nuclear Physics

Education facts

Code: FYSC22

<p><span style="color:#2a2a2a">The course develops an understanding of the atomic nucleus based on macroscopic and microscopic models. Assessing success and limitations of various models used </span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">to describe the many facets of atomic nuclei as well as their excitations and decays </span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">is a key learning outcome of the course. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#2a2a2a">Generic quantum mechanical concepts are being exemplified on behalf of atomic nuclei. Supported by the experimental part, </span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">you will understand the origin and relevance of nuclear radiation and detection in science and society. This part is supported by lectures on ongoing research topics </span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">in basic or applied nuclear physics in Lund.</span></p>

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires general entry requirements, 22.5 credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to * FYSB22 Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits (at least followed) * FYSB23 Basic statistical Physics and quantum statistics, 7.5 credits (at least followed), and * FYSB24 Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits (at least followed), and 45 credits in mathematics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to * MATA21 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits, * MATA22 Linear Algebra 1, 7.5 credits, * NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits, * MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits and * MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits as well as either 37.5 credits in physics (and if any of the courses FYSB22-24 is completed, a maximum of one of these courses may be incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to * FYSA12 Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics and Electricity, 15 credits * FYSA13 Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits * FYSA14 Introduction to University Physics, with Thermodynamics, Climate and Experimental Methodology, 7.5 credits and * FYSB21 Mathematical Methods for Vibrations, Waves and Diffusion, 7.5 credits or an additional 37.5 credits in mathematics (and if all 45 credits of mathematics above are completed, a maximum of one of these courses can be unfinished, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to * MATB23 Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits and * MATB24 Linear Analysis, 7.5 credits. Students who have obtained the corresponding knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Nuclear Physics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %