The course covers the microscopic approach to superconducting states and the physics of fluctuations in superconductors. Covered areas are Ginzburg-Landau model beyond mean field. Fluctuations in superconductors. Josephson effect; BCS theory single and multiple bands; Bogoliubov-de-Gennes equation; Unconventional Cooper pairing; Superconducting quantum interference devices
FSI3220 Theory of Superconductivity 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon passing the course, the student should be able to:
- use microscopic methods to calculate and interpret magnetic response of superconductors
- use macroscopic methods to calculate fluctuation effects in superconductors
- use microscopic methods to calculate transport properties of the superconducting state
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Prerequisites: Condensed Matter Physiscs SI2600, Statistical Mechanics SI2510 or equivalents
Literature
V. Schmidt, The Physics of Superconductors Introduction to Fundamentals and Applications
PG de Gennes, Superconductivity Of Metals And Alloys
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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Other requirements for final grade
Passing the course hand-in assignments.
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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Third cycle