Physical and Chemical Sciences: Theoretical Physics

The Theoretical Physics track introduces the student to the intriguing diversity of physical theories and gives means to understand the world. Topics from quantum physics to the theories of gravity are incorporated into the track. Problems of fundamental quantum physics, quantum information, quantum field theory and theoretical cosmology are at the heart of the studies in Theoretical Physics.In the Theoretical physics module 1 you will learn the basic theories of physics by attending lectures and doing exercises in courses on quantum physics, statistical physics and quantum field theory. In the Theoretical physics module 2 you deepen your understanding and develop our skills in more specified topics of theoretical physics, such as fundamentals of quantum physics, quantum information and optics, quantum field theory and cosmology.In Theoretical physics you can specialise in various fields at the forefront of European and international research such as quantum technologies, fundamentals of quantum physics, quantum information and optics, quantum field theory and cosmology. You will learn rigorous mathematical and numerical methods to model physical phenomena and solve physical problems with several possible interdisciplinary applications also outside physics. Examples are the studies of complex systems, data science, and machine learning.