Second quantization, BCS theory and super conductivity, Greens functions and field theory, Feynman diagrams, Fermi systems, Linear response and collective modes, Bose systems and RKKY interaction.
SI2610 Many Particle Physics 7.5 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI2610 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course gives the basis for modern condensed matter theory. Problems are studied that cannot be analyzed by starting from the properties of single atoms in a material, but from collective phenomena like superconductivity, which emerges when a large number of atoms are coupled together. In earlier courses in quantum mechanics, systems with a very small number of particles are treated. In statistical mechanics systems with many non-interacting bosons and fermions are studied. The aim in this course is to study a large number of interacting quantum mechanical particles. The goal is to give basic knowledge about a number of methods that have been developed to treat many particle systems. The most important applications are superconductivity and the electron gas.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: Good knowledge about all compulsory physics courses and statistical mechanics.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
A. Fetter and J. Walecka, Quantum theory of many particle systems, McGraw-Hill 1971.
A. A. Abrikosov, L. P. Gorkov and I. Y. Dzyaloshinskii, Quantum field theoretical methods in statistical physics, Pergamon, 1965.
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, 7.5 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
Hand in problems (INL1, 7,5 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)
Supplementary information
Reading course. the course maybe canceled iftherearefewer thanfivestudents