Topics in Physics: Physics of Sustainability, Soft Matter & Light, Aspects of Theoretical Cosmology (2023/2024: Semester 2 – Spring)

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:
  • demonstrate insights into research in modern physics, can identify research topics where interdisciplinary approaches are required, and can illustrate with examples potential applications of current research projects. (Assessment: report, essay, presentation)
  • analyze scientific articles, write with supervision a summary/overview on the current status of a research topic using standard scientific formats, and can communicate these in an oral presentation. (Assessment: exam, essay, presentation)
  • undertake systematic analysis and interpretation of physical data, as well as computational and describe experimental techniques use in current research projects. (Assessment: exam, report)

Vakinhoudelijk

This course is designed for students wishing to have a deeper insight into research topics in modern physics and astronomy. Possible topics: astrobiology, study and applications of nanostructures, new phases of matter, and applications of imaging techniques in areas such as climate studies and medicine.

The course is equally relevant for students seeking to broaden their general knowledge
in modern physics in the spirit of a liberal arts and science education, and for students aiming to pursue a career in physics.
Format
In this course students study and explore three different research topics in physics. Each topic has its own supervisor(s) and lasts approximately five weeks each. Students are assigned articles/texts to read and analyze. More specifically, they are asked to identify and explain how different research questions are addressed, and to search for further scientific literature by themselves. Students learn primarily via guided discussion meetings with the topic supervisor(s). Self-study in preparation for these meetings is essential. There will be also guest lectures and/or opportunities to have question and answer sessions with experts, as well as visits to research laboratories or institutes.

Werkvormen

UCU sci 3 course

Toetsing

assessment

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25

assessment

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25

assessment

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:

En er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:

Voorkennis

Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Competenties

  • Academisch schrijven
  • Interdisciplinariteit
  • Kritisch lezen
  • Samenwerken

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • DIVERSE
    The main sources for each topic will be provided by the instructor, and will consist of instructor lecture notes, review or research articles, handouts or textbook excerpts.

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. A.E.M. van de Ven A.E.M.vandeVen@uu.nl

Docenten

prof. dr. A. van Blaaderen a.vanblaaderen@uu.nl
dr. D. Glavan d.glavan@uu.nl
dr. A. Imhof a.imhof@uu.nl
dr. A.E.M. van de Ven A.E.M.vandeVen@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

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