Space Physics

About this programme

The course gives a broad survey of space physics and plasma phenomena from the Earth's vicinity to the Universe as a whole. Choose semester and course offering to see current information and more about the course, such as course syllabus, study period, and application information. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. The plasma state. Typical properties of space plasmas. The sun and the solar wind, and how they effect the Earth’s space environment. The magnetosphere and the ionosphere, their origin, structure and dynamics. The aurora and geomagnetic storms and substorms. Space weather. Space environment of other celestial bodies. Interstellar and intergalactic plasma and cosmic radiation. Current research topics within space physics. For single course students: 60 hp and documented proficiency in english B or equivalent. Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years. Written examination. During the course, also continual examination will take place; some activities will provide bonus points which will be added to the written examination. In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see: http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.