FSI3200 Condensed Matter Theory 7.5 credits

Second quantization, the electron gas, boson and fermion systems, electron-phonon interactions, superconductivity, transport theory, mesoscopic physics, quantum Hall effect, Kondo effect and heavy fermions.

After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:

• formulate the many particle problem in second quantized version.
• use theoretical methods for the many body problem to solve problems covered in the course.
• give an account of the problems in the area that are treated in the course.

Introductory courses in solid state physics (Kittel level), quantum mechanics and statistical physics are required. Quantum mechanics advanced course and statistical physics are recommended.

P. L. Taylor and O. Heinonen, A quantum approach to condensed matter physics, Cambridge University Press 2002.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Homework problems and oral examination.

Egor Babaev

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.