Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Education facts

Code: FK5024

The course describes: Nuclear physics: properties of the atomic nuclei. Alpha-, beta- and gamma decay. Nuclear reactions. Ethical and social assessments. Particle physics: Standard model for particle physics. Feynman diagrams to illustrate processes and estimations of cross sections. Astrophysics and cosmology: Our place in the universe, something about stars, galaxies, and other astronomical objects and cosmic radiation. Early universe and the formation of elements, dark matter and dark energy.

Entry requirements

For access to the course knowledge and skills equivalent to the following courses is required: - Mathematics for Natural Sciences I, 15 hp (MM2002) - Mathematics for Natural Sciences II, 15 hp (MM4001) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part A, 7.5 hp (MM5010) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part B, 7.5 hp (MM5011) - Classical Physics, 30 hp (FK3014) - Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 hp (FK5020) - Programming, numerical methods and statistics for physicists, 15 hp (FK4026) or both of the courses Physics with digital tools, 7.5 hp (FK4025) och Probability theory and statistics for teachers, 7.5 hp (MT1011) - Electromagnetism and waves, 7.5 hp (FK5019)

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.

• Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 2 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %