Course - Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena - FY8303
FY8303 - Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
The course is given next time fall 2023. Phase transitions. Properties near critical points. Multicomponent Landau theory. Universality classes. Overview of simple models. Scaling. Correlation functions. Renormalization theory: Direct space and k-space renormalization. The Kosterlitz-Thouless phase transition. Brief introduction to gauge theories.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to obtain considerable insight into various types of phase transitions, and how these can be described theoretically in different ways, e.g., using renormalization group theory. The course is well suited for PhD-students who want an introduction to advanced statistical physics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Voluntary calculation exercises. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam is normally given in English only.
Further on evaluation
The re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biophysics (PHBIFY)
Physics (PHFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
The student is expected to have completed an introductory course in statistical mechanics.
Course materials
Will be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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DIF4941 | 7.5 | ||
FY3106 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 C 2023-12-01 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates Storhall del 1 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 7 - Summer UTS Written examination 100/100 C PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"