Physical properties of superconductors, London theory, vortices in type-II superconductors, vortex dynamics, Bean's model, Josephson transitions, quantum interference, SQUID, Ginzburg-Landau theory, BCS theory, applications of superconductivity, introduction to other types of quantum fluids (superfluid helium and Bose.Einstein condensate).
SK2905 Superconductivity and other Quantum Liquids 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2026
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information inserted
Information per course offering
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
52025
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
TTFYM
- Planned modular schedule
- [object Object]
- Schedule
- Part of programme
- No information inserted
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SK2905 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2905 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After finished course the student should be able to:
- apply basic theory and concepts of superconductivity
- analyze and evaluate superconducting applications
- apply basic concepts for other quantum fluids
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
English B / English 6
Completed course S11146 Vector analysis and S11155 Theoretical physics.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
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
- IMU1 - Hand-in-problems with final oral exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO1 - Project, 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.
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
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle