Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Master in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Prague, Czech Republic
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Particle and Nuclear Physics trains students in particle (high-energy, subnuclear) and nuclear physics through comprehensive theoretical and experimental courses grounded in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. It emphasizes computational techniques, data acquisition and analysis, computing and advanced software tools. Students pick theory or experiment via optional courses and a Master thesis. The programme is taught in English at a historic European university in a beautiful capital city and runs for two years.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter fundamental research, applied research (detector physics, nuclear medicine), or tech roles such as data scientist, software developer, instrumentation engineer.
Particle physics (high-energy, subnuclear physics) investigates the structure of matter on the level of elementary particles and their fundamental interactions. Nuclear physics studies the structure of atomic nuclei and more generally the behavior of finite quantum systems of mutually interacting particles. The study is based on comprehensive courses of theoretical and experimental particle and nuclear physics, based on extensive courses of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The emphasis is put on mastering the relevant computational techniques and managing the methods of acquisition and evaluation of experimental data, including efficient use of computing and advanced software tools. With the aid of optional courses and the Master thesis project, the students gain deep knowledge in a selected area and choose orientation to theory or experiment.
The graduates have advanced knowledge of particle and nuclear physics, in both experimental and theoretical domains. They comprehend quantum theory, understand basic approaches to the description of the microworld, and manage experimental techniques of its study. They find employment mainly in fundamental experimental and theoretical research, but also in relevant applied research, e.g., in detector physics, nuclear medicine, etc. The graduates are prepared to creatively develop the field of their scientific focus and to join international research teams. Experience in the application of advanced software tools opens possibilities for employment e.g. in information technologies.
