Second quantization, the electron gas, boson and fermion systems, electron-phonon interactions, superconductivity, transport theory, mesoscopic physics, quantum Hall effect, Kondo effect and heavy fermions.
FSI3200 Condensed Matter Theory 7.5 credits
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For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Target group
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P2 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
AlbaNova
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50974
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Contact
Mats Wallin
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:
- formulate the many particle problem in second quantized version.
- use theoretical methods for the many body problem to solve problems covered in the course.
- give an account of the problems in the area that are treated in the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Introductory courses in solid state physics (Kittel level), quantum mechanics and statistical physics are required. Quantum mechanics advanced course and statistical physics are recommended.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
P. L. Taylor and O. Heinonen, A quantum approach to condensed matter physics, Cambridge University Press 2002.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Oral exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Homework problems and oral examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.