FSI3270 Quantum Phase Transitions 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
This course is about quantum phase transitions and quantum critical phenomena in a variety of different systems and models. It covers, e.g., the characteristic scaling behaviour at continuous quantum phase transitions, and applications to superconductors, cold atoms, spin systems, etc.
Intended learning outcomes
The PhD student shall after the course:
- Get a broad overview and a deep understanding of quantum phase transitions and their characteristics.
- Be able to use the knowledge in practical applications.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
- S. Sachdev, Quantum phase transitions (Cambridge Univers. Press, 2001)
- Miscellaneous articles.
The detailed course literature is planned individually with the examiner.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
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.
Other requirements for final grade
The course is completed by reading suitable literature and doing a set of homework exercises. There is either a written or an oral examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.