Physical properties of superconductors, London theory, vortices in type-II superconductors, vortex dynamics, Bean's model, Josephson transitions, quantum interference, SQUID, Ginzburg-Landau theory, BCS theory, applications of superconductivity, introduction to other types of quantum fluids (superfluid helium and Bose.Einstein condensate).

After finished course the student should be able to:

• apply basic theory and concepts of superconductivity
• analyze and evaluate superconducting applications
• apply basic concepts for other quantum fluids

M. Andersson, “Introduction to applied superconductivity”, KTH (can be downloaded from Canvas).

Other material made available through Canvas.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• IMU1 - Hand-in-problems with final oral exam, 4.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

IMU1 - Hand-in-problems with final oral exam, 4.5 credits

This part of the examination contains three parts that are examined continuously during the course.

1. individual quizzes in Canvas
2. individual hand-in problems
3. group hand-in problems

 To be eligible to take the final oral exam, you must have passed all three of these examinations. Your achievements on these exams may limit the maximum grade you can get on the final oral exam.

PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits

This examination consists of two parts:

Project A – Group project to evaluate a superconducting application

Project B – Individual project to study a specific subject within the field

Each project is examined through a short written report (2-3 pages).

Final grading

Detailed grading criteria can be found in Canvas.

The oral exam can be retaken once, but this must occur within a 4 month period after the scheduled date for the oral exam. Other parts of the examination can not be retaken if a pass grade (A-E) has been given. 

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.