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FY8302

Quantum Theory of Solids

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2016
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course is given upon agreement with the lecturer. The course gives a description of elementary excitations in solids. Contents: Second quantization, electron-phonon interaction, BCS-theory and superconductivity, electron correlations, metal-insulator transition. The Kondo problem, Fermi liquids, singular Fermi liquids.

Learning outcome

The student is expected to obtain insight into modern quantum theory of solids, and further, through chosen examples, obtain a deeper understanding of key concepts within condensed matter physics, such as phase transitions and correlations. The course is well suited for students who want to achieve a fundamental understanding of the connection between different systems in condensed matter physics, such as metals, semiconductors, ferromagnets, antiferromagnets, superconductors, and strongly correlated systems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, colloquia, or guided self study, depending on the number of students. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

Quantum theory of solids, compendium.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
DIF4923 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Solid State Physics
  • Solid State Theory
  • Physics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Physics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2016

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2016-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2017

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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