Area of Specialization: Nuclear and Particle Physics (Cologne)

In the module Nuclear Physics you will deepen previous knowledge and specialize in astrophysics, acquire and train new skills. This includes 

• to understand the main concepts of nuclear and particle physics, including reaction theory and the physical principles of detectors and accelerators used in nuclear and particle physics,
• advanced experimental skills,
• to apply computer aided analysis of scientific data.

The module prepares for topics of current research in nuclear physics and towards their own research activity within the master thesis. The module is subdivided into a core courses, specialized courses, an advanced seminar, a research internship and contains Lectures, problem classes, seminar (optional), research internship (guidance to independent research; optional).

You can find the courses on Klips.

Seminars:

• Nuclear Physics II: winter semester, 4.5 credit points, 3 hours per week, Details
• Particle Physics: summer semester, 4.5 credit points, 3 hours per week, Details
• Physics of Detectors: summer semester, 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Theoretical nuclear physics I: The Nuclear Shell Model: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Theoretical nuclear physics II: Interacting Boson Model: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Theoretical nuclear physics III: Symmetries in atomic nuclei: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Accelerator Mass Spectrometry: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Nuclear Astrophysics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Neutron Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Selected Problems in Nuclear Structure: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Selected Topics of Modern Nuclear Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Heavy Ion Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Tools for Particle Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Selected Topics on Future Energy Supply: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week
• Applied Nuclear Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Advanced Seminar in Nuclear and Particle Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details