Course - Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena - FY8303
FY8303 - Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course is normally given every other year, next time spring 2017. 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. Kosterlitz-Thouless transitions.
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 may be given in English only. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIF4941 | 7.5 | ||
| FY3106 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-05-19 09:00
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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"