Introduction

Can I join the programme?

You can if: 

• you have a profound knowledge of quantum mechanics, calculus and electrodynamics
• you enjoy doing fundamental research and are willing to spend time abroad.
• you like to dig deep into the Standard Model and have a well-developed concept of the art of doing science, in particular experimental science.
• you can quickly absorb and integrate novel concepts.
• you take pleasure in an international collaborative research environment.
• you have - preferably - a solid basic knowledge of particle physics.

What does Particle and Astroparticle Physics offer me?

• the search for the Higgs particles
• physics beyond the Standard Model
• the first detection of cosmic neutrinos, gravitational waves or dark matter particles.

The programme is firmly embedded in the research of the Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Research (Nikhef), with which the University of Amsterdam (UvA), the VU University Amsterdam (VU), Utrecht University and Radboud University Nijmegen engage in collaborative projects. Nikhef staff members teach groundbreaking topics in particle and astroparticle physics research.

Thanks to this cooperation you benefit from the existing networks with research institutes such the accelerator laboratory at CERN in Geneva, the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Chicago or the many other research institutes in the world involved in particle and astroparticle physics projects.

Most likely, you will spend time at CERN in one of the research groups to take part in the data analysis or to present the results of your Master's thesis research project.

Together with all first year students of the P&AP track, you will design and build a small scale particle detector. During this project you will be prepared for the collaborative 'way of working' of the (astro)particle physics community.

• Type of master: Research Master
• Language of instruction: English
• Duration of programme: 2 years
• Title: Master of Science (MSc) in Physics