Interacting quantum matter

PHYS-502 / 4 credits

Teacher:

Language: English

Remark: pas donné en 2023-24

Summary

This course presents modern aspects of theoretical condensed matter physics with interfaces to statistical physics, quantum information theory, quantum field theory and quantum simulation.

Content

- Quantum Phase Transitions
- Topological Order
- Entanglement in Quantum Many Body Systems
- Non-Equilibrium Dynamics
- Lattice gauge theories in Condensed Matter and Synthetic Quantum Many Body Systems

 

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

Solid State Physics III

Statistical physics III

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Theorize modern approaches to interacting quantum matter

Transversal skills

  • Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
  • Demonstrate a capacity for creativity.
  • Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
  • Summarize an article or a technical report.

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra and exercises supervised in classroom

Assessment methods

Oral Exam (100%)

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistants Yes
Forum No

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Interacting quantum matter
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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