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Senast ändrad: 2009-11-16
Godkänd: 2009-11-16

This Master’s Programme aims to provide the student with a thorough education in Modern Physics, based on experimental and theoretical aspects of basic science topics spanning contemporary atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. Through an experimental specialization focused on the advanced instrumentation and data analysis techniques often used to pursue basic science research at large international facilities, and a theoretical specialization providing a solid theoretical grounding in the basic science which lies at the focus of these facilities, the Programme aims to prepare students for doctoral studies or research-based careers at such facilities, smaller university-based facilities or cutting-edge high-technology industry. The application of basic science to real-life problems is well illustrated by the rapid evolution of medical imaging and treatment techniques in recent years due to experimental developments in the fields of nuclear and particle physics. A further objective is to highlight this in the Programme as a third specialization. The Programme is intended for students from Sweden, Europe, and other parts of the world. Specific Programme objectives are listed below.

Kunskap och förståelse

After completing a Masters degree in Modern Physics, a student will:

• Demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of physics within an appropriate mathematical framework to describe and solve problems in Modern Physics.
• Be well acquainted with results and techniques from the different subject areas upon which the Programme is built, allowing efficient and comprehensive analysis of complex problems within Modern Physics.
• Be able to illustrate the interplay between the experimental and theoretical aspects of Modern Physics.

Färdigheter och förmågor

After completing a Masters degree in Modern Physics, a student will:

• Be able to critically follow the latest developments in the field of Modern Physics, allowing an independent contribution to related research or development work in a structured and scientific manner.
• Be able to communicate the subject matter of Modern Physics in an intelligible manner both orally or in writing.
• Be able to work independently and to schedule within a collaborative team environment.

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

After completing a Master’s degree in Modern Physics, a student will:

• Be aware of the potential impact of Modern Physics on scientific, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Through mastery of the subject matter within the Programme, be able to formulate and convey robust arguments with a Modern Physics context.
• Through critical self-reflection, identify and take steps to rectify gaps in personal knowledge of the subject area.
• Reflect on the current ‘open questions’ in Modern Physics and be aware of the experiments and techniques planned to address these issues.

The local degree policy of KTH can be found at:

http://www.kth.se/info/kth-handboken/II/19/1.html (in Swedish)