Interacting quantum matter

PHYS-502 / 4 credits

Teacher:

Language: English

Remark: pas donné en 2024-25

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

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • 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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