Course - Functional Integral Methods in Condensed Matter Physics - FY8305
FY8305 - Functional Integral Methods in Condensed Matter Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
The course is only given 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.
Further on evaluation
The re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physics (PHFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4205 Quantum Mechanics II and TFY4210 Quantum Theory of Solids. Further, it is an advantage if the candidate has knowledge corresponding to TFY4230 Statistical physics.
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 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Solid State Theory
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-11-24 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100
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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"