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FY8305 - Functional Integral Methods in Condensed Matter Physics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The course is given every other year, next time fall 2016, or upon agreement with lecturer. The course gives an introduction to the application of functional integral methods to quantum mechanical many-body problems. Coherent states. Grassmann algebra. Gaussian integrals. Feynman path integrals along imaginary time. Generating functional. Green's functions. Matsubara sums. Functional bosonization of fermion theories. Saddle point approximation. Applications.

Learning outcome

The student is expected to obtain insight into functional integral methods, and how these can be applied to solve many-body problems within condensed matter theory. The course is well suited for PhD-students who want an introduction to advanced and moderm methods of treating quantum many-body systems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, colloquia, or guided self study, depending on the number of students in the course. Calculation exercises. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.

Course materials

John W. Negele and Henri Orland: Quantum Many-Particle Systems, Addison-Wesley, 1988.
A. Sudbø: Compendium 1996.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
DIF4986 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2016

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Solid State Theory
  • Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-12-21 09:00
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Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-05-18 09:00
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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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