Master degree program
Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Theoretical Nuclear Physics

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. conduct experiments in nuclear physics, process and interpret their results;
2. apply modern physical theories to explain the experimental data;
3. use effective computer technologies, programs, mathematical and numerical methods for the theoretical description of phenomena and processes in the field of theoreticl nuclear physics;
4. effectively apply the mathematical apparatus of the theory of particles and obtain reliable quantitative predictions;
5. to evaluate the results of the obtained calculations, conducted research and experiments, to compile a report on the results of the work performed;
6. to substantiate scientific results on a specific physical problem in order to achieve joint goals and accomplish tasks;
7. effectively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in front of the listeners, present them in an accessible manner;
8. apply advanced educational teaching and educational technologies in teaching activities;
9. to evaluate learning outcomes using modern technologies;
10. to encourage and motivate students to achieve a productive learning outcomes;
11. create content to provide distance learning;
12. show interest and respect for their profession, achieve high qualifications, evaluate the prospects of teaching and research activities.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Speciality Code
7M05316
Faculty
of Physics and Technology

disciplines

Approximate Methods in Theoretical Physics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to form the ability to develop algorithms for solving physical equations and perform calculations with modern computer packages and programs. Formation of knowledge on numerical methods for solving physical problems and their computer implementation; computer-oriented methods for solving systems of equations; the use of computer programs to present the final results of solving the set physical problems; the Gauss method; the Monte Carlo method.

Basic Principles of Modern Physics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline Statement of basic principles of modern physics, connections of symmetries of physical systems relatively to different transformations of space-time coordinates with conservation laws. To give the master students a deep understanding of regularities of physical phenomena. A master student is to get a clear representation about basic principles of modern physics. Within the framework of this discipline, the following will be studied: the principle of relativity; Galileo and Lorentz transformations; equations of physics in covariant form; the principle of symmetry, superposition, the principle of uncertainty; the principle of correspondence; the law of conservation of energy and uniformity of time; the laws of conservation of momentum and momentum of motion; mirror symmetry of space and the law of conservation of parity; the principle of indistinguishability of identical particles and particle statistics; charge independence of strong interactions; basic principles of modern physics.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic systemic understanding of philosophy as a special form of cognition of the world, its main sections, problems and methods of their study in the context of future professional activity. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of research work.

Introduction to the Quantum Theory of a Field
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the basic concepts of quantum field theory, which are actively used in theoretical physics and the basis for a theoretical understanding of the physical structure of quantum fields. Within the framework of this discipline, the main provisions of the classical Yang-Mills field theory and quantum field theory, quantization of gauge fields and the formalism of perturbation theory for constructing appropriate Feynman diagrams, the phenomena of asymptotic freedom and confinement, the basics of the theory of electroweak interactions (Standard Model) will be studied.

Modern methods of quantum-mechanical simulation methods
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at teaching modern methods of computer modeling in real quantum systems, intensively studied in condensed matter physics, and teaching the possibilities of their optimal application.

Nuclear Astrophysics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students' knowledge of the modern problem of astrophysics and nuclear reactions in stellar matter. The discipline is aimed at studying the problems of the evolution of the Universe, nucleosynthesis and cosmochronology from the point of view of nuclear and elementary particle physics. The processes occurring in the Universe are compared with the mechanisms of formation and decay of nuclei, as well as their interaction at high energies. The study of the possibilities of nuclear physics methods in the exploration of the universe.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Researches
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at developing the skills necessary for planning and conducting high-quality and competitive scientific research. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of the process of scientific research, their goals, objectives, stages of implementation, as well as areas of application of the results. The discipline is aimed at studying the foundations of the scientific method, the methodology for conducting literary and experimental research, the rules for preparing and reviewing scientific publications and projects.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose: mastering the basics of professional and pedagogical culture of higher school teacher, the formation of competencies, skills and teaching of pedagogical activity. Will be studied: includes pedagogical axiological foundations (teaching, education, methodology, research), methodological, innovative technologies, pedagogical tact, rules of ethics, strategies and methods of educational activities of the university, the place of pedagogy in the modern scientific paradigm, new scientific facts in the context of the humanities.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to explain the fundamental concepts of management psychology, to identify the prerequisites for the theoretical and practical application of aspects of the management sphere in the process of professional development. The training course forms an understanding of modern ideas about the psychology of managing group phenomena and processes. Discipline is aimed at studying the basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personal behavior.

Data for 2023-2026 years

disciplines

High energy physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course includes a broad particle phenomenology component description, including research efforts to develop new theories of dark matter and their possible signatures, model physics beyond the standard model with a focus on LHC (Large Hadron Collider) phenomenology and to develop early-universe theories and study their connections to particle physics. It is aimed at calculating the hadron corrections necessary for decoding measurements in experiments at the collider.

Introduction to quantum chromodynamics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of mastering the discipline is to study the basics of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) as a gauge theory of the strong interaction of quarks and gluons, the specific features of QCD as a non-Abelian gauge theory and mastering methods for calculating the simplest processes in hadron physics involving quarks and gluons. The discipline is aimed at ensuring that undergraduates know the rationale and structure of the QCD – Lagrangian; the rules of diagrammatic technique in QCD; the main approaches to describing the properties of heavy quarkonias based on QCD; the basic principles of describing the processes of collisions of high-energy hadrons in terms of structural functions and parton distribution functions.

Relativistic astrophysics and cosmology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline on teaching master students of modern mathematical models of astrophysical objects. The skills and knowledge obtained within the course can be used in the conducting of research.

Super simmetry in the theory of elementary particles
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of studying of discipline – provide master students with an introduction to the subject of supersymmetry, introduce them to physics based on the idea of symmetry between bosons and fermions. The latest discoveries in astrophysics associated with the detection of exotic compact objects, dark matter and dark energy. The purpose of the course is. The subject and objects of study of relativistic astrophysics. Recent discoveries in astrophysics. The physical structure of the universe. The theory of the expanding universe. Modern problems of cosmology. To study methods of theoretical investigation of structure and evolution of the Universe.

The problems of stability in General Theory of Relativity (GTR)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of studying of discipline is to give an idea of orbital stability and in more detail about a special type of stability in the mechanics of general relativity, such as resistance with respect to vector elements. There is a brief historical review of the problem of bodies’ motion stability in general relativity and correct formulation of the problem for stability in curved space-time. Various classes of test bodies motion in various gravitational and electromagnetic fields are investigated for stability and instability by Lyapunov and Lagrange.

Theory of Elementary Particles
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at studying modern elementary particle physics, which allows you to master the skills to build a methodologically perfect theory of elementary particles, free from known paradoxes and anomalies.

Data for 2023-2026 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2023-2026 years