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SI2600 Condensed Matter Theory 7.5 credits

This course in condensed matter theory treats central principles and computation methods, and covers some of the most recent research problems in the area. The approach is towards reaching important results by direct and intuitive methods, and avoiding unnecessary mathematical complexity. The course focuses on the quantum mechanical treatment of the solid state and covers many problems of current interest such as superconductivity, mesoscopic physics, and the quantum Hall effect. The course discusses methods for computation and making interesting predictions for some of the many complex phenomena that occur in solids and quantum liquids. The course is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate students and PhD students in physics and related areas. The course is also aiming at scientists working with applications on electrical properties of materials.

Information per course offering

Termin

Information for Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students

Course location

AlbaNova

Duration
28 Oct 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
Periods
P2 (7.5 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

51595

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

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Target group
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Contact

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Contact

Egor Babaev (babaev@kth.se)

Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SI2600 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI2600 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course you 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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

English B / English 6

Recommended prerequisites

Introductory courses in solid state physics (Kittel level), quantum mechanics and statistical physics are required. Quantum mechanics advanced course SI2380 and Statistical physics SI2510  are recommended.

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Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assigment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Homework problems (INL1; 4,5 university credits) and oral examination (TEN1; 3 university credits).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Egor Babaev (babaev@kth.se)