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Cardiff University: Gravitational Wave Physics
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Physics and Astronomy View department profile |
| Web | http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/physics-astronomy |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Gravitational Wave Physics MSc provides broad and comprehensive training in both theory and experiment in gravitational wave (GW) physics and astronomy.
The field of gravitational physics has grown rapidly in the last few years following the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015, one hundred years since they were first predicted by Einstein’s general theory of relativity. The landmark first detection, from two black holes colliding, was followed in 2017 by the first joint gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observation of a neutron-stars merger and subsequent gamma-ray burst, and by the award of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. Gravitational-wave observations are now transforming our understanding of the universe, and the field will continue to grow in the next decades with successive improvements in the sensitivity of current detectors, the design and commissioning of the next generation of ground-based detectors, and the space-based LISA detector.
The Gravitational Wave Physics MSc provides broad and comprehensive training in both theory and experiment in gravitational wave (GW) physics and astronomy: techniques in laser interferometry for GW detection, general relativity, astrophysics, modelling of GW sources, and data analysis for GW detection and source interpretation. The programme offers three streams, which allow specialisation in GW observation, data analysis and source modelling, or a broad experience across these topics. Cardiff University staff are at the forefront of world-leading research in all of these areas, which span the core topics at the heart of the field, and which make this a unique degree programme.
As part of the programme you will complete a three-month summer project on one of these research areas. As part of your research you will have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) and to contribute to flagship projects related to gravitational-wave experiment, source modelling, signal searches, and astrophysical interpretation.
On completion of the programme you will have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to begin a research career in gravitational-wave physics, and be a competitive candidate for jobs in industry.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/gravitational-wave-physics-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically, you will need to have either: a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as physics, mathematics, engineering, a related physical science, astronomy, astrophysics or an equivalent international degree. For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/gravitational-wave-physics-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
University of Cardiff
The School of Physics and Astronomy
About us
Physics is the fundamental science which lies at the heart of all technology and engineering. At Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy, we’re proud to be part of groundbreaking research exploring the frontiers of physics and astronomy.
Home to one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK, we are one of the founder members of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) which first detected gravitational waves in 2016.
Our researchers have been instrumental in developing nanoscale 3D-printing of magnetic materials and we have led the development of …
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