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| Level: D |
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Department: 16 - PHYSICS
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Course round 2
Teaching language: English
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In programs
TTFYA ENGINEERING PHYSICS, Year 4 (elective)
FNMAS MSc PROGRAMME IN NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Year 1 (elective)
Examiner:
Professor
Jari Kinaret
Eligibility:
For single subject courses within Chalmers programmes the same eligibility requirements apply, as to the programme(s) that the course is part of.
Aim
The course gives an advanced-level discussion of central phenomena, concepts and techniques in condensed matter physics. Of particular importance is the study of key experimental facts and theoretical models which explain them.
The focus of the course is on quantum theory of solids (quasiparticles, interactions, magnetic and superconducting ordering) at the level of N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin: Solid State Physics. Basic results from quantum mechanics and statistical physics will be applied to arrive at a physical understanding of solids. The course tries to provide a working knowledge that can be used for further studies of a more specialized research topic in condensed matter physics.
Content
What is a solid? Lattices and crystal structure. Lattice vibrations and phonons. Fermi electrons and electronic band structure. Transport in electric and magnetic fields. Electron interactions. The origin of superconductivity and properties of superconductors. Magnetism and magnetic phenomena.
Literature
The textbook N.W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin: "Solid State Physics" (W.B. Saunders Company, 1976) will be used. Weekly handouts and review questions will be provided.
Examination
Weekly homework assignments. Midterm and final written exams. Optional Project on a timely topic in condensed matter physics.