Introductory Modern Physics

About this programme

OBS! This course has been retired by KTH. You have till end of 2026 to complete it. This e-course covers: relativity, early quantum mechanics, atomic, molecular, laser, solid state, nuclear, particle, astrophysics, cosmology, a recent Nobel Prize in Physics. The course closely follows the textbook "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, available as e-text. Lecture outlines, chapter summaries, practice problems and solutions are available within the on-line examination system. The study material and exams are in English; course administration, teacher communication - in English or Swedish. The contents and grading are subdivided into 3 Parts (TEN 1,2,3). Each Part gives 3hp and is examined via 3 tests/chapters. The entire course credit of 9hp consist of the sum of the points from the three Parts. All details are in the on-line examination system after enrollment. Study and examination entirely online, no physical presence required at any time during the course. Course application is exclusively via www.antagning.se - no applications can be accepted by KTH directly. Those admitted by antagning.se (or placed in reserve) will be email-notified by KTH on how to self-register a study account and enroll in the course. Please note that Students not located in Sweden may have problems attending a course at KTH. You could meet obstacles if you're required to pay fees or if you do not have a Swedish Mobile BankID. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.