Second quantization, BCS theory and super conductivity, Greens functions and field theory, Feynman diagrams, Fermi systems, Linear response and collective modes, Bose systems and RKKY interaction.
SI2610 Many Particle Physics 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus SI2610 (Autumn 2007–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course gives the basis for modern condensed matter theory. Problems are studied that cannot be analyzed by starting from the properties of single atoms in a material, but from collective phenomena like superconductivity, which emerges when a large number of atoms are coupled together. In earlier courses in quantum mechanics, systems with a very small number of particles are treated. In statistical mechanics systems with many non-interacting bosons and fermions are studied. The aim in this course is to study a large number of interacting quantum mechanical particles. The goal is to give basic knowledge about a number of methods that have been developed to treat many particle systems. The most important applications are superconductivity and the electron gas.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: Good knowledge about all compulsory physics courses and statistical mechanics.
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Literature
A. Fetter and J. Walecka, Quantum theory of many particle systems, McGraw-Hill 1971.
A. A. Abrikosov, L. P. Gorkov and I. Y. Dzyaloshinskii, Quantum field theoretical methods in statistical physics, Pergamon, 1965.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assigment, 7.5 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Hand in problems (INL1, 7,5 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
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Reading course. the course maybe canceled iftherearefewer thanfivestudents