NFYB10021U Condensed Matter Physics 2 (CMP2)
MSc Programme in Physics
MSc Programme in Nanoscience
The course provides an introduction to interesting phenomena in
condensed matter physics including electronic structure theory,
spontaneous symmetry breaking, magnetism, superconductivity,
non-equilibrium transport, optical conductivity, quantum Hall
effect etc.
This course is an introduction to selected topics in condensed
matter physics, building on the foundations of condensed matter
physics 1 (CMP1).
The course serves as an excellent continuation of CMP1 and/or CMT1
and can be taken equally well on 3rd or 4th year.
Skills
The student should be able to:
- describe how and why the free-electron band model works/fails.
- describe how and why electrons interact in solid materials.
- understand the basics of mean-field theory, Landau models, and apply it to concrete models.
- use the rules of semiclassical electron dynamics and the Boltzmann equation to calculate the basic transport properties of solids.
- describe the different types of magnetically ordered structures.
- derive the magnetic excitations of ordered moments.
- explain the basic properties of superconductivity.
- describe the foundation and consequences of Ginzburg-Landay theory
- use the BCS theory to understand the microscopic properties of superconductivity.
Knowledge
We will initially review the basics of solid state theory in terms
of band structure and nearly-free electrons. Then we will study
magnetism and mean-field theory in terms of both Landau models and
microscopic models. We will use this to study the general
properties of phase transitions in solid systems and briefly touch
of the concepts of universality and critical phenomena. Also we
will discuss the break down of mean-field theory and the role of
fluctuations. Then we will introduce superconductivity and study
this fascinating quantum state by both phenomenological models and
the microscopic BCS theory. This will allow us to study Josephson
junctions, vortex lattices, Andreev reflection etc.
Competencies
This course will provide the students with a competent background
for further studies within the research field of condensed matter
physics, including both theoretical and experimental M.Sc. projects
at the local condensed matter groups. The general calculation
skills acquired during the course will help the students in
following more advanced courses and more readily attack future
research projects.
See Absalon for final course material. The following is an example of expected course literature.
Blundell: “Magnetism in condensed matter"
Supplementary litterature:
Kittel: “Introduction to Solid State Physics”
It is recommended that students have taken an introductory condensed matter physics course prior to enrolling in this class.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Lectures
- 32
- Preparation
- 141,5
- Theory exercises
- 32
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 20 minutes20 minutes without preparation time. The course contains three longer written hand-in problems, whose content and solution will be a natural part of the oral examination.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More internal examiners
- Re-exam
same as regular exam
Criteria for exam assesment
see learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYB10021U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- No restriction
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course Coordinators
- Brian Møller Andersen (3-6873674674686f34717b346a71)