Advanced Astroparticle Physics
Advanced Astroparticle Physics focus on research level calculations and questions designed to develop both the practical knowledge and intuition necessary to produce novel results in the rapidly developing fields of high-energy astrophysics and particle astrophysics.
In spring 2026 the course will be taught 100% online via zoom.
The course is be divided into two complementary sections. The first focusing on astrophysical particle accelerators as well as the acceleration, diffusion, and energy losses of high-energy cosmic-rays and their associated gamma-ray, neutrino and low-energy radiation. The second portion of the course will focus on beyond standard model processes, with a particular focus on dark matter signatures in the non-thermal universe. This includes a discussion of dark matter cosmology, WIMP annihilation and decay, axion and sterile neutrino signatures. There will also be a discussion of other beyond standard model processes including baryogenesis and non-standard cosmological histories of the universe.
Teaching Format
The course consists of both lectures and tutorial classes. The lectures provide topical overviews and the key derivations for each concept, as well as examples and applications showing the implications of each phenomenon for our broader understanding of astrophysics.
The weekly tutorial classes are student led and include discussions of relevant papers in the field over the last 50 years. Students are expected to become familiar with this literature and actively participate in the discussions.
Assessment
The final examination will be based on a short oral presentation and accompanying written report.
Examiner
Timothy Linden
Course Material will be based primarily on lectures and reading papers from the arXiv and other relevant journals. The following textbooks can be purchased and will provide key supporting information (but will not be necessary to purchase to complete course material):
"Particle Cosmology and Astrophysics", Dan Hooper, 978-0691235042.
"High Energy Astrophysics", Malcolm S. Longair, 978-0521756181.
"An Introduction to Particle Dark Matter", Stefano Profumo, 978-1786340016.
Teacher: Timothy Linden linden@fysik.su.se
Student Office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
Study Advisor: studievagledare@fysik.su.se
