FSH3320 Current Topics in Experimental Nuclear Physics 3.0 credits

Topical areas in nuclear physics with an emphasis on experimental work. Active following of the literature as it is published.
Topical articles are presented for peer students and senior scientists.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

1. identify the most important topical research areas in experimental nuclear physics and connect them with frontline theoretical research.
2. critically evaluate scientific articles wrt methodology and results as well as place the research
   presented in the article into a larger context.
3. present new research papers clearly and in a concise way to peer students and senior researchers, as well as actively participate in disscussion of the articles.
4. describe the development of the wider research field by following the literature as it is published

Enrolled as PhD student.

Hand outs

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Three presentations of topical papers. Active participation in the discussions during the presentations by the other students

Bo Cederwall

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.